Psalms 23:1-4

¹Yahweh, you care for me like a shepherd cares for his sheep. So I have everything that I need.

²You encourage me and give me peace; you are like a shepherd who leads his sheep to places where there is plenty of green grass for them to eat, and lets them rest beside streams where the water is flowing slowly.

³You renew my strength. You guide me along the roads that are the right ones for me in order that I can honor you.

⁴Even when I am walking through very dangerous dark ravines where I might be killed, I will not be afraid of anything because you are with me. You protect me like a shepherd protects his sheep. He uses his club and his walking stick to protect them from being attacked by wild animals.