Salmos 23

1 Salmo de David. El SEÑOR es mi pastor; no desfalleceré.

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

2 En lugares de delicados pastos me hará yacer; junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreará.

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 Convertirá mi alma; me guiará por sendas de justicia 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 Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, no temeré mal alguno; porque tú estarás conmigo; tu vara y tu cayado me confortarán.

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 Aderezarás mesa delante de mí, en presencia de mis angustiadores; ungiste mi cabeza con aceite; mi copa está rebosando.

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 Ciertamente el bien y la misericordia me seguirán todos los días de mi vida; y en la Casa del SEÑOR reposaré para siempre.

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.