< Psalms 23 >

1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[A Psalm by David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not lack.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD's house forever.

< Psalms 23 >