The LORD Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.23:2 Hebrew beside waters of rest

3He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness23:3 Or in right paths

for his name's sake.

4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,23:4 Or the valley of deep darkness

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

5You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

6Surely23:6 Or Only goodness and mercy23:6 Or steadfast love shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell23:6 Or shall return to dwell in the house of the LORD

for ever.23:6 Hebrew for length of days