Psaumes 23

1 Psaume de David. Le Seigneur est mon pasteur, et je ne manquerai de rien.

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

2 Il m'a fait demeurer en un gras pâturage; il m'a nourri d'une eau vivifiante.

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 Il a converti mon âme; il m'a conduit dans les voies de la justice pour la gloire de son nom.

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 Lors même que je cheminerais au milieu des ombres de la mort, je ne craindrais aucun mal, parce que tu es avec moi. Ta houlette et ton bâton m'ont rassuré.

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 Tu as préparé devant moi une table, afin que je résiste à ceux qui m'opprimaient. Tu as oint ma tête avec de l'huile; et ton calice enivrant, qu'il est délicieux!

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 Et ta miséricorde me suivra tous les jours de ma vie; et ma demeure sera la maison du Seigneur dans toute la durée des jours.

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.