Salmenes 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Du dekker bord for mig like for mine fienders øine, du salver mitt hode med olje; mitt beger flyter 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 Bare godt og miskunnhet skal efterjage mig alle mitt livs dager, og jeg skal bo i Herrens hus gjennem 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.