Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters.

He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

3 He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

4 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.

Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

6 Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the days.

I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.