Psalms 23

1 A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

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

2 He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

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

3 He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake.

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

4 For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted 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 Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

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

6 And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.