Psalm 23

A Psalm of David.

1        The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want.

2                 He makes me down to lie

          In pastures green: he leadeth me

                   the quiet waters by.

3        My soul he doth restore again;

                   and me to walk doth make

          Within the paths of righteousness,

                   ev'n for his own name's sake.

4        Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,

                   yet will I fear none ill:

          For thou art with me; and thy rod

                   and staff me comfort still.

5        My table thou hast furnished

                   in presence of my foes;

          My head thou dost with oil anoint,

                   and my cup overflows.

6        Goodness and mercy all my life

                   shall surely follow me:

          And in God's house for evermore

                   my dwellingplace shall be.