Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

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

He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

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

He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

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.

Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.

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

You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

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!

I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.