1 T he Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not lack.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

2 H e makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters.

He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

3 H e refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.

4 Y es, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 Y ou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.

6 S urely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord shall be my dwelling place.

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.