Psalms 23

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

“A psalm of David.” The LORD is my shepherd: I shall not want.

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

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.

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

He reviveth my soul; He leadeth me in paths of safety, 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.

When I walk through a valley of deathlike shade, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy crook and thy 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!

Thou preparest a table before me In the presence of mine enemies. Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

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 mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.