1Un Salmo de David. El Señor es mi pastor, y por ello tengo todo lo que necesito.
2Me da descanso en verdes pastos. Me guía a corrientes tranquilas.
3Me consuela, me guía por el camino correcto, por su nombre.
4Incluso 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.
5Preparas un banquete para mí en presencia mis enemigos. Me honras ungiendo mi cabeza con aceite. ¡Mi copa está tan llena que se desborda!
6Estoy completamente seguro de que tu bondad y tu amor inagotable estarán conmigo toda mi vida, y viviré para siempre en la casa del Señor.
📖 Chapter study
Summary
David describes God as a shepherd who cares for, guides, and protects him, even in dark valleys, preparing a table before his enemies and promising goodness and mercy for all his life.
Explanation
This is probably the best-known psalm in the entire Bible, used at funerals, in moments of crisis, and in celebrations of faith around the world. The image of the shepherd was immediately understandable to its first hearers: David himself had been a shepherd before becoming king, and knew how attentive, courageous, and protective a shepherd must be. 'The valley of the shadow of death' does not necessarily describe physical death, but any dark and dangerous period of life. The central message — that God supplies our needs, guides us safely, and stays with us even in danger — remains a universal source of comfort.