Psalms 23

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

A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

He causes me to lie down in pastures of tender grass, He leads me by quiet waters.

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

He refreshes my soul, He leads me in 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.

Also—when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for You [are] with me, Your rod and Your staff—they 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!

You arrange a table before me, In front of my adversaries, You have anointed my head with oil, My cup is full!

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 goodness and kindness pursue me All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of YHWH, For [the] length of [my] days!