1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah my shepherd, I do not lack,

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 I n pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.

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

3 M y soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 A lso -- when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou with me, Thy rod and Thy staff -- they comfort me.

Yea, 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.

5 T hou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!

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

6 O nly -- goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!

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