Psalms 23

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

[A Psalm by David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I will not lack.

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

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

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

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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 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.

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 table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup 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!

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