< Psalms 23 >

1 Yahweh, you [care for] me [like] a shepherd [cares for his sheep]. [So] I have everything that I need.
مزمور داود خداوند شبان من است. محتاج به هیچ چیز نخواهم بود.۱
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.
در مرتعهای سبزمرا می‌خواباند. نزد آبهای راحت مرا رهبری می‌کند.۲
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.
جان مرا برمی گرداند. و به‌خاطر نام خود به راههای عدالت هدایتم می‌نماید.۳
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].
چون در وادی سایه موت نیز راه روم از بدی نخواهم ترسید زیرا تو با من هستی. عصا و چوب دستی تومرا تسلی خواهد داد.۴
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!
سفره‌ای برای من به حضور دشمنانم می‌گسترانی. سر مرا به روغن تدهین کرده‌ای و کاسه‌ام لبریز شده است.۵
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.
هرآینه نیکویی و رحمت تمام ایام عمرم در‌پی من خواهد بود. و در خانه خداوند ساکن خواهم بود تا ابدالاباد.۶

< Psalms 23 >