Psalm 23

The Lord Is My Shepherd

1. A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2. He makes me lie down in green pastures. 2 He leads me beside still waters.[a]

3. He restores my soul. 3 He leads me in paths of righteousness[b] 3 for his name's sake.

4. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c] 4 I will fear no evil, 4 for you are with me; 4 your rod and your staff, 4 they comfort me.

5. You prepare a table before me 5 in the presence of my enemies; 5 you anoint my head with oil; 5 my cup overflows.

6. Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me 6 all the days of my life, 6 and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord 6 forever.[g]

Footnotes:
a. Psalm 23:2: Hebrew beside waters of rest
b. Psalm 23:3: Or in right paths
c. Psalm 23:4: Or the valley of deep darkness
d. Psalm 23:6: Or Only
e. Psalm 23:6: Or steadfast love
f. Psalm 23:6: Or shall return to dwell
g. Psalm 23:6: Hebrew for length of days