Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

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

He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

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

He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of 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.

For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

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.

And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.