Psalms 23

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

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

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

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

3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the 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 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.

Yea, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, these have comforted me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.

Thou has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: thou hast thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and thy cup cheers me like the best [wine].

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

Thy 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.