< Psalms 23 >
1 “A psalm of David.” The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
The LORD 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 makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
3 My soul he refresheth: he guideth me in the tracks of righteousness for the sake of his name.
He restores my soul: he leads 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.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your 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.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs 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 mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.