23:1 A psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd,

I lack nothing.

23:2 He takes me to lush pastures,

he leads me to refreshing water.

23:3 He restores my strength.

He leads me down the right paths

for the sake of his reputation.

23:4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no danger,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff reassure me. ¹ 

23:5 You prepare a feast before me ² 

in plain sight of my enemies.

You refresh ³  my head with oil;

my cup is completely full. ⁴ 

23:6 Surely your goodness and faithfulness ⁵  will pursue ⁶  me all my days, ⁷ 

and I will live in ⁸  the Lord’s house ⁹  for the rest of my life. ¹⁰