Because the Lord is my shepherd,
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in the meadow
And leads me
to the quiet streams.
He restores my soul
and he leads me
To the paths that are right:
Refrain:
Lord, you are my shepherd,
you are my friend.
I want to follow you always,
just to follow my friend.
And when the road
leads to darkness,
I shall walk there unafraid.
Even when death is close
I have courage,
For your help is there.
You are close
beside me with comfort,
You are guiding my way:
Refrain:
Lord, you are my shepherd,
you are my friend.
I want to follow you always,
just to follow my friend.
In love you make me a banquet
For my enemies to see.
You make me welcome,
pouring down honour
From your mighty hand;
And this joy
fills me with gladness,
It is too much to bear:
Refrain:
Lord, you are my shepherd,
you are my friend.
I want to follow you always,
just to follow my friend.
Your goodness always is with me
And your mercy I know.
Your loving kindness
strengthens me always
As I go through life.
I shall dwell
in your presence forever,
Giving praise to your name:
Refrain:
Lord, you are my shepherd,
you are my friend.
I want to follow you always,
just to follow my friend.