< Psalms 23 >
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,
3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to his name.
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.
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 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
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 mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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.