Psalms 23

1 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.

A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

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

My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,

4 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.

Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy staff — they comfort me.

5 You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over.

Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

6 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.

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!