The Bible · King James Version

Psalms 23

1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Translator's notegreen: Heb. pastures of tender grass

Translator's notestill: Heb. waters of quietness

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Translator's noteanointest: Heb. makest fat

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Translator's notefor ever: Heb. to length of days

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About this text. King James Version, Church of England translators, 1611 (1769). Public domain (outside the United Kingdom). Translators' marginal notes are shown as separate translator's notes, never as scripture. Sources for The Bible · How Divine Reader works

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Psalms 23