Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

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

He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

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

He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake 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.

For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

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

You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

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!

And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.