Psalms 23

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

A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,

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

In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,

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.

Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy staff — they 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.

Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!