Psalm 23
Psalm 23 pictures God as a shepherd who leads, feeds and protects his flock, even through the darkest valley. It is among the most loved passages of the Bible, prayed in times of fear, illness and grief, and at funerals. The text here is from the World English Bible.
Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.