Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

En salme av David. Herren er min hyrde, mig fattes intet.

2 He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

Han lar mig ligge i grønne enger, han leder mig til hvilens vann.

3 He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.

Han vederkveger min sjel, han fører mig på rettferdighets stier for sitt navns skyld.

4 For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

Om jeg enn skulde vandre i dødsskyggens dal, frykter jeg ikke for ondt; for du er med mig, din kjepp og din stav de trøster mig.

5 You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

Du dekker bord for mig like for mine fienders øine, du salver mitt hode med olje; mitt beger flyter over.

6 And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.

Bare godt og miskunnhet skal efterjage mig alle mitt livs dager, og jeg skal bo i Herrens hus gjennem lange tider.