Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

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

My soul He refresheth, He leadeth 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 Thou [art] with me, Thy rod 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 arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, 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.

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!