Psalms 23

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

A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

He causes me to lie down in pastures of tender grass, He leads me by quiet waters.

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

He refreshes my soul, He leads me in paths of righteousness For His Name’s sake;

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.

Also—when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for You [are] with me, Your rod and Your staff—they comfort 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 arrange a table before me, In front of my adversaries, You have anointed my head with oil, My cup is full!

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.

Surely goodness and kindness pursue me All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of YHWH, For [the] length of [my] days!