Psalm 23

The Divine Shepherd

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 still waters;^a
 3   he restores my soul.^b
     He leads me in right paths^c
         for his name's sake.

 ⁴  Even though I walk through the darkest valley,^d
         I 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^e goodness and mercy^f shall follow me
         all the days of my life,
     and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
         my whole life long.^g