23: 1 Jehovah the Psalmist’s Shepherd. A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
23: 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside 130still waters.
130Hb. waters of rest.

23: 3 He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
23: 4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of 131the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
131Or, deep darkness, And so elsewhere.

23: 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: 132Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
132That is (according to Abegg), Thou welcomest me as an honored guest;

23: 6 133Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah 134forever.
133Or, only
134Hb. for length of days.