Psalms 23

1 A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not lack.

2 He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.

3 He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

He restores my soul: he leads me in 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.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort 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 prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

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.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.