Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing.

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

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside tranquil water.

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

He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths 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 a valley of darkest shadow, I will not fear harm since 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 prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; 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 covenant faithfulness will pursue me all the days of my life; and I will live in the house of Yahweh for a very long time!