Mga Awit 23

1 Ang Panginoon ay aking pastor; hindi ako mangangailangan.

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

2 Kaniyang pinahihiga ako sa sariwang pastulan: pinapatnubayan niya ako sa siping ng mga tubig na pahingahan,

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 Kaniyang pinapananauli ang aking kaluluwa: pinapatnubayan niya ako sa mga landas ng katuwiran alangalang sa kaniyang pangalan.

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 Oo, bagaman ako'y lumalakad sa libis ng lilim ng kamatayan, wala akong katatakutang kasamaan; sapagka't ikaw ay sumasa akin: ang iyong pamalo at ang iyong tungkod, ay nagsisialiw sa akin.

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 Iyong pinaghahandaan ako ng dulang sa harap ko sa harapan ng aking mga kaaway: iyong pinahiran ang aking ulo ng langis; ang aking saro ay inaapawan.

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 Tunay na ang kabutihan at kaawaan ay susunod sa akin sa lahat ng mga kaarawan ng aking buhay: at ako'y tatahan sa bahay ng Panginoon magpakailan man.

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.