Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall want nothing.

A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

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

He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

3 He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.

4 Yea, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, these have comforted me.

For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

5 Thou has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: thou hast thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and thy cup cheers me like the best [wine].

You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

6 Thy 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.

And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.