Psalm 23

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 quiet waters.

3 He restores my soul;

He guides me in the paths of righteousness

for the sake of His name.

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 will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD

forever.

Psalm 23:1, note a See Revelation 7:17.Psalm 23:4, note b Or the valley of deep darknessPsalm 23:6, note c Literally for a length of days