Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

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

My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in 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.

Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I 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 arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

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.

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!