The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd.

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my (A)shepherd,
I [a]shall (B)not want.
He makes me lie down in (C)green pastures;
He (D)leads me beside [b](E)quiet waters.
He (F)restores my soul;
He (G)guides me in the [c](H)paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:1 Or do
  2. Psalm 23:2 Lit waters of rest
  3. Psalm 23:3 Lit tracks

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
    he leads me beside peaceful streams.
    He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
    bringing honor to his name.

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(A psalm by David.)

The Good Shepherd

You, Lord, are my shepherd.
    I will never be in need.
(A) You let me rest in fields
    of green grass.
You lead me to streams
of peaceful water,
    and you refresh my life.

You are true to your name,
and you lead me
    along the right paths.

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A song of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd.
    I will always have everything I need.[a]
He gives me green pastures to lie in.
    He leads me by calm pools of water.
He restores my strength.
    He leads me on right paths[b] to show that he is good.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:1 I will … need Literally, “I will lack nothing.”
  2. Psalm 23:3 right paths Or “paths of goodness.”

23 Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need!

2-3 He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He gives me new strength. He helps me do what honors him the most.

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