Psalms 23

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

Psaume de David.

2 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.

C’est dans un lieu de pâture qu’il m’a placé. C’est auprès d’une eau fortifiante qu’il m’a élevé.

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

Il a fait revenir mon âme. Il m’a conduit dans les sentiers de la justice, à cause de son nom.

4 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].

Car quand je marcherais au milieu de l’ombre de la mort, je ne craindrais point les maux, parce que vous êtes avec moi. Votre verge et votre bâton m’ont consolé.

5 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!

Vous avez préparé en ma présence une table, en face de ceux qui me tourmentent. Vous avez oint ma tête d’huile; et mon calice enivrant, combien il est magnifique!

6 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.

Et votre miséricorde me suivra tous les jours de ma vie, Afin que j’habite dans la maison du Seigneur durant de longs jours.