Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

A Psalm of David. The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness 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.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they 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!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth 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 mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.