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 In pastures of tender grass he causeth me to lie down: beside still waters he leadeth me.

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

3 My soul he refresheth: he guideth me in the tracks of righteousness for the sake of his name.

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 not fear evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff—they indeed 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 before me a table in the presence of my assailants; thou anointest with oil my head: my cup overfloweth.

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, 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.

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.