Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.

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

In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

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

He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

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, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for you are with me; your rod and your staff, these have comforted 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 has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: you have thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and your cup cheers me like the best [wine].

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!

Your mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.