Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

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

He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

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

He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

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.

Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.

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 prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

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.

I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.