Psalms 23

1 melody to/for David LORD to pasture my not to lack

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

2 in/on/with habitation grass to stretch me upon water resting to guide me

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 soul my to return: rescue to lead me in/on/with track righteousness because name his

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 also for to go: walk in/on/with valley shadow not to fear bad: evil for you(m. s.) with me me tribe: staff your and staff your they(masc.) to be sorry: comfort me

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 to arrange to/for face: before my table before to vex me to prosper in/on/with oil head my cup my abundance

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 surely good and kindness to pursue me all day life my and to return: return in/on/with house: temple LORD to/for length day: always

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.