Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

“A psalm of David.” The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

In pastures of tender grass he causeth me to lie down: beside still waters he leadeth me.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

My soul he refresheth: he guideth me in the tracks of righteousness for the sake of his name.

4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shades of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff—they indeed comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Thou preparest before me a table in the presence of my assailants; thou anointest with oil my head: my cup overfloweth.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Surely, only goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord to the utmost length of days.