Psalm 23
The Divine Shepherd
A Psalm of David.
1 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 right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I 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
my whole life long.
(1)(23:2) Heb waters of rest
(2)(23:3) Or life
(3)(23:3) Or paths of righteousness
(4)(23:4) Or the valley of the shadow of death
(5)(23:6) Or Only
(6)(23:6) Or kindness
(7)(23:6) Heb for length of days

