Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

3 He restoreth my soul; He guideth me in straight paths for His name's sake.

He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.

For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

6 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.

And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.