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 am never in need.

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

He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,

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

he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to 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.

And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff 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 spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and 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 love will pursue me – all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.