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 the paths of righteousness

for his names sake.

Even though I walk

through the valley of the shadow of death,

I fear no evil;

for thou art with me;

thy rod and thy staff,

they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

thou anointst 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

for ever.

Psalm 23