Psalms 23

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

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

2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

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

3 He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

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

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.

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 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!

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 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.

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.