Psalms 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not lack.

A Psalm by David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.

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

3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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

4 Yea, 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.

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 You prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

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

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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