Psalms 23

1 “A psalm of David.” The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

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

He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

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

He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own 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.

For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they 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.

Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

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.

And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.