Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.

2 In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,

3 He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to his name.

4 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.

And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff comfort me.

5 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].

You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over.

6 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.

Surely goodness and love will pursue me – all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.