PSALM 23

The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.


In green, green pastures,
he refreshes my soul.

He leads me to peaceful waters.

He renews life within me,
and for his name’s sake
he guides me in the right path.


Even though the valley
I walk through seems
dark as death, I fear no evil,
for you are with me.


Your rod and your staff
give me courage.


You spread a table before me
in the sight of my foes.


You have anointed my head with oil,
my cup overflows.


Only goodness and kindness
shall follow me
all the days of my life.
And I shall live
in the house of the Lord,
for ever and ever. Amen.

© Andy Costello, Reflections, 2012

This is a tiny re-translation of Psalm 23