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23:1  A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I ·have everything I need [L will lack nothing].
23:2  He ·lets me rest [makes me lie down] in green pastures. He leads me to ·calm [quiet] water.
23:3  He ·gives me new strength [T renews my soul]. He leads me on paths that are ·right [righteous; or straight] for the ·good [sake] of his ·name [reputation].
23:4  Even if I walk through ·a very dark valley [or the shadow of death], I will ·not be afraid [T fear no evil], because you are with me. Your rod and your shepherd’s staff comfort me.
23:5  You prepare a ·meal [L table] for me in ·front [the presence] of my enemies. You ·pour oil of blessing on my head [anoint my head with oil; C oil was a means of refreshment in a hot, dry environment]; you ·fill my cup to overflowing [L make my cup overflow; C a cup of blessing].
23:6  Surely your goodness and ·love [loyalty; T mercy] will ·be with [pursue; T follow] me all my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord ·forever [L for length of days].