Psalms 23

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

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

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

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

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

He refreshes my soul, He leads me in 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.

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

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