Psalms 23

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

Jehovah ist mein Hirte, mir wird nichts mangeln.

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.

Auf Auen des jungen Grüns läßt Er mich lagern, zu den Wassern der Ruhe leitet Er mich.

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.

Er labt meine Seele, führt mich in Geleisen der Gerechtigkeit um Seines Namens willen.

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].

Auch wann ich gehe im Tale des Todesschattens, fürchte ich nichts Böses; denn Du bist mit mir. Dein Stab und Deine Stütze, sie trösten mich.

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!

Du richtest vor mir einen Tisch zu gegenüber meinen Drängern, Du salbst mein Haupt mit Öl, mein Becher läuft über.

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.

Ja, Gutes und Barmherzigkeit werden mir folgen alle Tage meines Lebens, und ich werde wohnen im Hause Jehovahs in die Länge der Tage.