Psalms 23

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

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

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

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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.

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 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!

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

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 shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.