Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

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

He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

3 He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths for his name's sake.

He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

4 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.

Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; my cup runs over.

You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

6 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!

I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.