Salmenes 23

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

A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall want nothing.

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

In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

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

He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

4 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.

Yea, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, these have comforted me.

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

Thou has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: thou hast thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and thy cup cheers me like the best [wine].

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

Thy mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.