Psalms 23

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

[A Psalm by David.] Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not lack.

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

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

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

He restores my soul. He guides me in 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.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort 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 table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup 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!

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Jehovah's house forever.