A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

A psalm of David [i.e., a psalm for reposing the Shechinah upon David (He would play and the Shechinah would come to rest upon him)]. The L rd is my shepherd [(in this desert in which I walk; therefore,)] I shall not want.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.

In green pastures He couches me; He leads me beside the still waters.

He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

He restores my [beleaguered] soul. He leads me in straight paths [(protecting me from my foes)], for His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Though I walk in the vale of darkness [(the desert of Ziph [viz. I Samuel 23:15])], I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Your rod [of afflictions] and your staff [of succor] — they comfort me [(both tending to forgiveness of sin)].

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runs over.

[Thus, I trust that] You shall set before me a table [(of kingdom)] in the face of my enemies. You have [already] anointed my head with the oil [of kingship]; my cup runs over [with good].

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Only good and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the L rd forever.