Psalms 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.