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

3 M y soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in 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 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.

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

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

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