Even when I go through the darkest valley,[a]
I fear no danger,
for You are with me;(A)
Your rod and Your staff[b]—they comfort me.(B)

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;(C)
my cup overflows.(D)
Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me
all the days of my life,(E)
and I will dwell in[c] the house of the Lord
as long as I live.[d](F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death
  2. Psalm 23:4 A shepherd’s equipment
  3. Psalm 23:6 LXX, Sym, Syr, Tg, Vg, Jer; MT reads will return to
  4. Psalm 23:6 Lit Lord for length of days; traditionally Lord forever

Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,[a](A)
I will fear no evil,(B)
    for you are with me;(C)
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

You prepare a table(D) before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;(E)
    my cup(F) overflows.
Surely your goodness and love(G) will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death