1 Y ahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

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

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

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

3 H e restores my soul. He guides 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 E ven though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your 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 Y ou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs 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 loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

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.