Psalms 23

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

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over.

6 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.

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.