1  The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3     he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
     for his name’s sake.
4  Even though I walk
     through the darkest valley,
I will 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 your goodness and love will follow me
     all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
     forever.

Psalm 23, A Psalm of David