< Psalms 23 >
1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters.
In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.
3 He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
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 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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 Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the 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.