Psalms 23

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

“A psalm of David.” The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

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

In pastures of tender grass he causeth me to lie down: beside still waters he leadeth me.

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

My soul he refresheth: he guideth me in the tracks of righteousness for the sake of his name.

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, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff—they indeed comfort 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 preparest before me a table in the presence of my assailants; thou anointest with oil my head: my cup overfloweth.

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.

Surely, only goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord to the utmost length of days.