A psalm of David.
23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, 2
I lack nothing. 3
23:2 He takes me to lush pastures, 4
he leads me to refreshing water. 5
23:3 He restores my strength. 6
He leads me down 7 the right paths 8
for the sake of his reputation. 9
23:4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, 10
I fear 11 no danger, 12
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff reassure me. 13
23:5 You prepare a feast before me 14
in plain sight of my enemies.
You refresh 15 my head with oil;
my cup is completely full. 16
23:6 Surely your goodness and faithfulness 17 will pursue 18 me all my days, 19
and I will live in 20 the Lord’s house 21 for the rest of my life. 22
A psalm of David.
24:1 The Lord owns the earth and all it contains,
the world and all who live in it.
24:2 For he set its foundation upon the seas,
and established 24 it upon the ocean currents. 25
24:3 Who is allowed to ascend 26 the mountain of the Lord? 27
Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?
24:4 The one whose deeds are blameless
and whose motives are pure, 28
who does not lie, 29
or make promises with no intention of keeping them. 30
24:5 Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, 31
and vindicated by the God who delivers them. 32
24:6 Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor,
Jacob’s descendants, who pray to him. 33 (Selah)
24:7 Look up, 34 you gates!
Rise up, 35 you eternal doors!
Then the majestic king 36 will enter! 37
24:8 Who is this majestic king? 38
The Lord who is strong and mighty!
The Lord who is mighty in battle!
24:9 Look up, you gates!
Rise up, you eternal doors!
Then the majestic king will enter!
24:10 Who is this majestic king?
The Lord who commands armies! 39
He is the majestic king! (Selah)