Psalms 23

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3     He restores my soul.
He leads 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.

5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

(1)(23:2) Hebrew beside waters of rest
(2)(23:3) Or in right paths
(3)(23:4) Or the valley of deep darkness
(4)(23:6) Or Only
(5)(23:6) Or steadfast love
(6)(23:6) Or shall return to dwell
(7)(23:6) Hebrew for length of days