< Psalms 23 >
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
He has restored my soul: he has guided me into 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 thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Yes, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for you are with me; your rod and your staff, these have comforted me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
You has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: you have thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and your cup cheers me like the best [wine].
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.
Your mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.