Psalm 23

International Children’s Bible

The Lord the Shepherd

A song of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd.
    I have everything I need.
²He gives me rest in green pastures.
    He leads me to calm water.
³He gives me new strength.
For the good of his name,
    he leads me on paths that are right.
⁴Even if I walk
    through a very dark valley,
I will not be afraid
    because you are with me.
Your rod and your shepherd’s staff comfort me.

⁵You prepare a meal for me
    in front of my enemies.
You pour oil of blessing on my head.^[a]
    You give me more than I can hold.
⁶Surely your goodness and love will be with me
    all my life.
And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.