Psalm 23:4-6

Contemporary English Version

⁴I may walk through valleys
as dark as death,
but I won't be afraid.
You are with me,
and your shepherd's rod^[a]
makes me feel safe.

⁵You treat me to a feast,
    while my enemies watch.
You honor me as your guest,
and you fill my cup
    until it overflows.
⁶Your kindness and love
will always be with me
    each day of my life,
and I will live forever
    in your house, Lord.

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Footnotes

23.4 shepherd's rod: The Hebrew text mentions two objects carried by the shepherd: a club to defend against wild animals and a long pole to guide and control the sheep.