Psalm 23

The Lord the Shepherd

A psalm of David.

23The Lord is my shepherd;

I have everything I need.

²He lets me rest in green pastures.

He leads me to calm water.

³He gives me new strength.

He leads me on paths that are right

for the good of his name.

⁴Even if I walk through a very dark valley,

I will not be afraid,

because you are with me.

Your rod and your shepherd’s staff comfort me.

⁵You prepare a meal for me

in front of my enemies.

You pour oil of blessing on my head; ⁿ

you fill my cup to overflowing.

⁶Surely your goodness and love will be with me

all my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.