en_tn/psa/023/002.md

He makes me to lie down in green pastures

The writer speaks about himself as if he were a sheep, and he speaks about Yahweh as if he were a shepherd. AT: He gives me rest like a shepherd who leads his sheep to lie down in green pastures" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

he leads me beside tranquil water

The writer speaks about himself as if he were a sheep, and he speaks about Yahweh as if he were a shepherd. AT: "he provides what I need like a shepherd who leads his sheep beside tranquil water" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

tranquil water

"calm water" or "water that flows gently." This water is safe to drink.