< Psalms 23 >
1 A Psalm. Of David. The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.
A Psalm of David. The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.
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.
5 You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.