Psalms 23

1 A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

A Psalm. Of David. The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.

2 He causes me to lie down in pastures of tender grass, He leads me by quiet waters.

He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.

3 He refreshes my soul, He leads me in paths of righteousness For His Name’s sake;

He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

4 Also—when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for You [are] with me, Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me.

Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

5 You arrange a table before me, In front of my adversaries, You have anointed my head with oil, My cup is full!

You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

6 Surely goodness and kindness pursue me All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of YHWH, For [the] length of [my] days!

Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.