Psalms 23

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

[A Psalm by David.] Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not lack.

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 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.

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