Chapter 23
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Original Hebrew
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.12
Original Hebrew
- green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass
- still...: Heb. waters of quietness
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Original Hebrew
4 Yea, 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.
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5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.1
Original Hebrew
- anointest: Heb. makest fat
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.1
Original Hebrew
- for ever: Heb. to length of days