Salme 23

1 En Salme af David. HERREN er min Hyrde, mig skal intet fattes,

A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

2 han lader mig ligge paa grønne Vange. Til Hvilens Vande leder han mig, han kvæger min Sjæl,

He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

3 han fører mig ad rette Veje for sit Navns Skyld.

He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

4 Skal jeg end vandre i Dødsskyggens Dal, jeg frygter ej ondt; thi du er med mig, din Kæp og din Stav er min Trøst.

For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

5 I mine Fjenders Paasyn dækker du Bord for mig, du salver mit Hoved med Olie, mit Bæger flyder over.

Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

6 Kun Godhed og Miskundhed følger mig alle mine Dage, og i HERRENS Hus skal jeg bo gennem lange Tider.

And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.