Psalm 23 Amplified Bible

A Psalm of David.

1 THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.
2 He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures;

He leads me beside the still and restful waters.
3 He refreshes and restores my life (my self);

He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him--not for my earning it, but] for His name's sake.
4 Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me;

Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.