Salme 23

1 (En salme af David.) HERREN er min Hyrde, mig skal intet fattes,

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

2 han lader mig ligge på grønne Vange. Til Hvilens Vande leder han mig, han kvæger min Sjæl,

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

3 han fører mig ad rette Veje for sit Navns Skyld.

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

4 Skal jeg end vandre i Dødsskyggens Dal, jeg frygter ej ondt; thi du er med mig, din Kæp og din Stav er min Trøst.

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 I mine Fjenders Påsyn dækker du Bord for mig, du salver mit Hoved med Olie, mit Bæger flyder 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 Kun Godhed og Miskundhed følger mig alle mine Dage, og i HERRENs Hus skal jeg bo gennem 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.