Psalms 23

1 A Psalm by David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

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

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

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

3 He restores my soul. He guides 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 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.

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 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs 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 loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.

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.