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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,(A)
    I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff comfort me.

II

[a]You set a table before me
    in front of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;(B)
    my cup overflows.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 23:5 You set a table before me: this expression occurs in an exodus context in Ps 78:19. In front of my enemies: my enemies see that I am God’s friend and guest. Oil: a perfumed ointment made from olive oil, used especially at banquets (Ps 104:15; Mt 26:7; Lk 7:37, 46; Jn 12:2).