Psalm 23 (NIV)

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,

    he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he refreshes my soul.

    He guides me along the right paths

        for his name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk

    through the darkest valley,

    I will fear no evil,

    for you are with me;

    your rod and your staff,

        they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me

    in the presence of my enemies.

    You anoint my head with oil;

    my cup overflows.

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me

    all the days of my life,

    and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

    forever.