Psalm 23 ►

English Standard Version

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.a

3 He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousnessb

for his name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,c

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

6Surelyd goodness and mercye shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.