< Psalms 23 >
1 “A psalm of David.” The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 In pastures of tender grass he causeth me to lie down: beside still waters he leadeth me.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
3 My soul he refresheth: he guideth me in the tracks of righteousness for the sake of his name.
He restoreth my soul: He guideth 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 not fear evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff—they indeed comfort me.
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.
5 Thou preparest before me a table in the presence of my assailants; thou anointest with oil my head: my cup overfloweth.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
6 Surely, only goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord to the utmost length of days.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.