Psalms 23

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

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

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

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.

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

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.