PSALM 23

The Lord is my shepherd:

I have everything that I need.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside the still waters;

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me on the paths of righteousness,

so that I may serve him with love.

Though I walk through the darkest valley

or stand in the shadow of death,

I am not afraid,

for I know you are always with me.

You spread a full table before me,

even in times of great pain;

you feast me with your abundance

and honor me like a king,

anointing my head with sweet oil,

filling my cup to the brim.

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will live in God's radiance

forever and ever.