Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

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

My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in 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.

Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy 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.

Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

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.

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!