Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.

A psalm of David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing.

2 In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside tranquil water.

3 He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

He brings back my life; he guides me along right paths for his name's sake.

4 Yes, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for you are with me; your rod and your staff, these have comforted me.

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 has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: you have thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and your cup cheers me like the best [wine].

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; my cup runs over.

6 Your mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.

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!