He renews my life;
He leads me along the right paths[a]
for His name’s sake.(A)
Even when I go through the darkest valley,[b]
I fear no danger,
for You are with me;(B)
Your rod and Your staff[c]—they comfort me.(C)

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;(D)
my cup overflows.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:3 Or me in paths of righteousness
  2. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death
  3. Psalm 23:4 A shepherd’s equipment

    he refreshes my soul.(A)
He guides me(B) along the right paths(C)
    for his name’s sake.(D)
Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,[a](E)
I will fear no evil,(F)
    for you are with me;(G)
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

You prepare a table(H) before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;(I)
    my cup(J) overflows.

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Footnotes

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