1. Jehovah God is my Shepherd;
So why should I fear or fret?
For he who cares for his sheep so much
Will none of his own forget
By quiet waters he leads me
My soul does restore and bless
He guides my steps for his own name's sake
In pathways of righteousness
He guides my steps for his own name's sake
In pathways of righteousness
2. Alone in depths of deep shadow
I walk, yet I fear no harm
For my Great Shepherd is always near;
His staff keeps me from alarm
My head with oil he refreshes;
My cup he has filled up well
His loving-kindness will follow me
And there in his house I'll dwell
His loving-kindness will follow me
And there in his house I'll dwell
3. How wise and loving my Shepherd!
His praises with joy I sing
Our God and Christ have shown the way;
The cheering news of his tender care
To sheeplike ones I will bring
His Word I'll faithfully follow
Walk carefully in his way
My glorious treasure of serving him
I'll gratefully use each day
My glorious treasure of serving him
I'll gratefully use each day
(See also Ps. 28:9; 80:1.)