Psalms 23

1 melody to/for David LORD to pasture my not to lack

A psalm of David. Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.

2 in/on/with habitation grass to stretch me upon water resting to guide me

He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.

3 soul my to return: rescue to lead me in/on/with track righteousness because name his

He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.

4 also for to go: walk in/on/with valley shadow not to fear bad: evil for you(m. s.) with me me tribe: staff your and staff your they(masc.) to be sorry: comfort me

Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.

5 to arrange to/for face: before my table before to vex me to prosper in/on/with oil head my cup my abundance

You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!

6 surely good and kindness to pursue me all day life my and to return: return in/on/with house: temple LORD to/for length day: always

I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.