Psalms 23

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

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

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

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

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

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 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.

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

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.

6 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.

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