Psalms 23

1 A Psalm of David. The Lord tends me as a shepherd, and I shall lack nothing.

“A psalm of David.” The LORD is my shepherd: I shall not want.

2 In a place of green grass, there he has made me dwell: he has nourished me by the water of rest.

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

3 He has restored my soul: he has guided me into the paths of righteousness, for his name's sake.

He reviveth my soul; He leadeth me in paths of safety, For his name's sake.

4 Yes, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of evils: for you are with me; your rod and your staff, these have comforted me.

When I walk through a valley of deathlike shade, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy crook and thy staff, they comfort me.

5 You has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: you have thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and your cup cheers me like the best [wine].

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

6 Your mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling [shall be] in the house of the Lord for a very long time.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.