Psalms 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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 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!

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 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.

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.