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. Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing.

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

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside tranquil water.

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

He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths 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.

Even though I walk through a valley of darkest shadow, I will not fear harm since you are with me; your rod and your staff 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.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; my cup runs 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 covenant faithfulness will pursue me all the days of my life; and I will live in the house of Yahweh for a very long time!