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.

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

3 My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in 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 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, 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 arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

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

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, 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.