Psalms 23

1 A Psalme of David. The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want.

“A psalm of David.” The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to rest in greene pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters.

In pastures of tender grass he causeth me to lie down: beside still waters he leadeth me.

3 He restoreth my soule, and leadeth me in the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake.

My soul he refresheth: he guideth me in the tracks of righteousness for the sake of his name.

4 Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff—they indeed comfort me.

5 Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer.

Thou preparest before me a table in the presence of my assailants; thou anointest with oil my head: my cup overfloweth.

6 Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.

Surely, only goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord to the utmost length of days.