Psalms 23

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

“A psalm of David.” The LORD is my shepherd: I shall not want.

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

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth 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 reviveth my soul; He leadeth me in paths of safety, 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.

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 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!

Thou preparest a table before me In the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth 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 shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.