1 T he Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not lack.

2 H e maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

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

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

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

4 Y ea, 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.

Yes, 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.

5 T hou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

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

6 S urely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Surely 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.