The Word of God



23 A psalm of David.

¹      The Lord is my shepherd;

I have all that I need.

²      He lets me rest in green meadows;

he leads me beside peaceful streams.

³      He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

bringing honor to his name.

⁴      Even when I walk

through the darkest valley,^*

I will not be afraid,

for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff

protect and comfort me.

⁵      You prepare a feast for me

in the presence of my enemies.

You honor me by anointing my head with oil.

My cup overflows with blessings.

⁶      Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.

^* Or the dark valley of death.

Tyndale House Publishers: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 2nd ed. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, 2004, S. Ps 23:1-6