Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.

He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,

3 He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to his name.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over.

6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

Surely goodness and love will pursue me – all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.