Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing.

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

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside tranquil water.

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

He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths 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 a valley of darkest shadow, I will not fear harm since you are with me; your rod and your staff 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 have anointed my head with oil; my cup runs over.

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 covenant faithfulness will pursue me all the days of my life; and I will live in the house of Yahweh for a very long time!