< Psalms 23 >

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.
A psalm of David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing.
2 He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside tranquil water.
3 He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.
He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths for his name's sake.
4 For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.
Even though I walk through a valley of darkest shadow, I will not fear harm since you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
5 You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; my cup runs over.
6 And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.
Surely goodness and covenant faithfulness will pursue me all the days of my life; and I will live in the house of Yahweh for a very long time!

< Psalms 23 >