Salmos 23

1 Un Salmo de David. El Señor es mi pastor, y por ello tengo todo lo que necesito.

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

2 Me da descanso en verdes pastos. Me guía a corrientes tranquilas.

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 Me consuela, me guía por el camino correcto, por su nombre.

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 Incluso cuando camino por el valle oscuro de la muerte, no tengo miedo de ningún mal, porque tú estás ahí conmigo. Tu vara y tu bastón me protegen.

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 Preparas un banquete para mí en presencia mis enemigos. Me honras ungiendo mi cabeza con aceite. ¡Mi copa está tan llena que se desborda!

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 Estoy completamente seguro de que tu bondad y tu amor inagotable estarán conmigo toda mi vida, y viviré para siempre en la casa del Señor.

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.