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 am never in need.

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

He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,

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

he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to 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.

And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff 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 spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs 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 love will pursue me – all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.