Psalms 23

Psalm 23

The Divine Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
    He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
    he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
    for his name’s sake.

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.

You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
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