Psalms 23

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

2 He maketh me to lie down in green^[a] pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest^[b] my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever*.^[c]

Footnotes

• [a]. green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass
• [b]. anointest: Heb. makest fat
• [c]. for ever: Heb. to length of days