< Psalms 23 >
1 A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.
A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.
2 He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.
In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.
3 He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.
He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.
4 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.
Yes, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for you are with me; your rod and your staff, these have comforted me.
5 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!
You has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: you have thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and your cup cheers me like the best [wine].
6 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.
Your mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.