1 Jehovah is my shepherd, I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
5 Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah forever.
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Today's Verse
In overflowing wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting lovingkindness will I have mercy on thee, saith Jehovah thy Redeemer.
Verse Of The DayThe psalm closes with a table prepared before enemies, an anointed head, and a promise that goodness and mercy follow all the days of life. See how that provision echoes in Philippians 4:19, or read on to Psalms 24.
