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:

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.

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

He reviveth my soul; He leadeth me in paths of safety, 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.

When I walk through a valley of deathlike shade, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy crook and thy 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!

Thou preparest a table before me In the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

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 mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.