Psalms 23

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

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

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

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

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

My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in 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.

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 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 arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

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.

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!