Psaltaren 23

1 En psalm av David. HERREN är min herde, mig skall intet fattas,

Yahweh, you [care for] me [like] a shepherd [cares for his sheep]. [So] I have everything that I need.

2 han låter mig vila på gröna ängar; han för mig till vatten där jag finner ro,

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.

3 han vederkvicker min själ; han leder mig på rätta vägar, för sitt namns skull.

You renew my strength. You guide me along the roads that are the right ones [for me] in order that I can honor you.

4 Om jag ock vandrar i dödsskuggans dal, fruktar jag intet ont, ty du är med mig; din käpp och stav, de trösta mig.

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].

5 Du bereder för mig ett bord i mina ovänners åsyn; du smörjer mitt huvud med olja och låter min bägare flöda över.

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!

6 Godhet allenast och nåd skola följa mig i alla mina livsdagar, och jag skall åter få bo i HERRENS hus, evinnerligen.

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.