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 am never in need.

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

He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,

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

he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to 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.

And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff 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 spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs 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 love will pursue me – all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.