< Psalms 23 >
1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
A Psalm of David. The LORD 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 lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet 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 the sake of His name.
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.
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 Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
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 mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.