詩篇 23

1 大衛的詩。 耶和華是我的牧者， 我必不致缺乏。

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

2 他使我躺臥在青草地上， 領我在可安歇的水邊。

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 他使我的靈魂甦醒， 為自己的名引導我走義路。

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 我雖然行過死蔭的幽谷， 也不怕遭害， 因為你與我同在； 你的杖，你的竿，都安慰我。

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 在我敵人面前，你為我擺設筵席； 你用油膏了我的頭，使我的福杯滿溢。

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 我一生一世必有恩惠慈愛隨着我； 我且要住在耶和華的殿中，直到永遠。

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.