Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing.

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

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside tranquil water.

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

He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths 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.

Even though I walk through a valley of darkest shadow, I will not fear harm since you are with me; your rod and your staff 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 prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; my cup runs 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 covenant faithfulness will pursue me all the days of my life; and I will live in the house of Yahweh for a very long time!