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 tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.

2 He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.

In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

3 He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

He has restored my soul: he has guided me into 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.

Yes, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for you are with me; your rod and your staff, these have comforted me.

5 You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

You has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: you have thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and your cup cheers me like the best [wine].

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.

Your mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.