The LORD is my shepherd

I shall not want

he makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters;

he restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness


for his name's sake.

Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,

I fear no evil;

for thou art with me;

thy rod and thy staff,

they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;

thou anointest my head with oil,

my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me


all the days of my life;

and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD

for ever.

Psalm 23
The Responsorial Psalm for today's Mass

(originally posted on Toward Contemplation)