Psalms 23

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

“A psalm of David.” 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 maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth 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 reviveth my soul; He leadeth me in paths of safety, 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.

When I walk through a valley of deathlike shade, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy crook 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 anointest 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 mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.