A Psalm of David. 23The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me],

I shall not want.

2

He lets me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside the still and quiet waters.

3

He refreshes and restores my soul (life);

He leads me in the paths of righteousness

for His name’s sake.

4

Even though I walk through the [sunless] [a]valley of the shadow of death,

I fear no evil, for You are with me;

Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You have anointed and refreshed my head with [b]oil;

My cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life,

And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord.