Psalm 23

1 [Ein Psalm von David.] Jehova ist mein Hirte, mir wird nichts mangeln.

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

2 Er lagert mich auf grünen Auen, er führt mich zu [O. an] stillen Wassern.

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 Er erquickt meine Seele, er leitet mich in Pfaden der Gerechtigkeit um seines Namens willen.

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 Auch wenn ich wanderte im Tale des Todesschattens, fürchte ich nichts Übles, denn du bist bei mir; dein Stecken und dein Stab, sie trösten mich.

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 Du bereitest vor mir einen Tisch angesichts meiner Feinde; du hast mein Haupt mit Öl gesalbt, mein Becher fließt über.

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 Fürwahr, [O. Nur] Güte und Huld werden mir folgen alle Tage meines Lebens; und ich werde wohnen im Hause Jehovas auf immerdar. [W. auf Länge der Tage]

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.