Psalm 23

1  THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.2  He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. 3  He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him--not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.4  Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.5  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.6  Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd,
I lack nothing.

2 He takes me to lush pastures,
he leads me to refreshing water.

3 He restores my strength.
He leads me down the right paths
for the sake of his reputation.

4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff reassure me.

5 You prepare a feast before me
in plain sight of my enemies.
You refresh my head with oil;
my cup is completely full.

6 Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days,
and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.