Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

Jehovah is my shepherd, I shall not want.

2 In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

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

3 My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,

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

4 Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy staff — they comfort me.

Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

5 Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.

6 Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!

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