Psalms 23

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

[A Psalm by David.] YHWH is my shepherd; I will 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 YHWH's house forever.