Psalms 23

1 A Psalm. Of David. The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.

2 He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.

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

3 He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

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

4 Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

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 You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over.

6 Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my 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.