Psalms 23

1 A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

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

2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on 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 hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

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

4 For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

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.

5 Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

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].

6 And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

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.