Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall want nothing.

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

In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

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

He has restored my soul: he has guided me into 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, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, these have comforted me.

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

Thou has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: thou hast thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and thy cup cheers me like the best [wine].

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!

Thy mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.