Psalms 23

1 A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

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

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

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

3 He restores my soul. He guides 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 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your 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 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs 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 loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

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.