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

The Lord is my Shepherd. I will have everything I need.

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

He lets me rest in fields of green grass. He leads me beside the quiet waters.

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

He makes me strong again. He leads me in the way of living right with Himself which brings honor to His name.

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, even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not be afraid of anything, because You are with me. You have a walking stick with which to guide and one with which to help. These 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 are making a table of food ready for me in front of those who hate me. You have poured oil on my head. I have everything I need.

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.

For sure, You will give me goodness and loving-kindness all the days of my life. Then I will live with You in Your house forever.