Salme 23

1 (En salme af David.) HERREN er min Hyrde, mig skal intet fattes,

A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

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

He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

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

He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

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.

Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.

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

You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

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

I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.