< Psalms 23 >

1 Yahweh, you [care for] me [like] a shepherd [cares for his sheep]. [So] I have everything that I need.
En Psalme af David. Herren er min Hyrde, mig skal intet fattes.
2 You [encourage] me [and give me peace]; [you are like a shepherd] who leads [his sheep] to places where there is plenty of green grass [for them to eat], and lets them rest beside streams where the water [is flowing] slowly.
Han lader mig ligge i skønne Græsgange; han leder mig til de stille rindende Vande.
3 You renew my strength. You guide me along the roads that are the right ones [for me] in order that I can honor you.
Han vederkvæger min Sjæl; han fører mig paa Retfærdigheds Veje for sit Navns Skyld.
4 Even when I am walking through very dangerous dark ravines where I might be killed, I will not be afraid of anything because you are with me. You protect me [like a shepherd protects his sheep]. [He uses] his club and his walking stick [to protect them from being attacked by wild animals].
Naar jeg end skal vandre i Dødens Skygges Dal, vil jeg ikke frygte for ondt, thi du er med mig; din Kæp og din Stav, de skulle trøste mig.
5 You prepare a [great] feast for me, in a place where my enemies can see me. You [joyfully receive me], [as people joyfully receive the guests they have invited] [by] pouring [olive] oil over their heads. You have given me very many blessings!
Du bereder et Bord for mig over for mine Fjender; du har salvet mit Hoved med Olie, mit Bæger flyder over.
6 I am certain that you will be good to me and act mercifully toward me as long as I live; and [then, O] Yahweh, I will live in your home [in heaven] forever.
Ikkun godt og Miskundhed skal følge mig alle mine Livsdage, og jeg skal blive i Herrens Hus igennem lange Tider.

< Psalms 23 >