1The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,3he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.4Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[1] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.6Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.