Psalms 23

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

[A Psalm by David.] Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not lack.

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

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

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

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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.

Even 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 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.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.

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 goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Jehovah's house forever.