Psalms 23
The psalmist declares the LORD is his shepherd and he shall not want. God leads him beside still waters, restores his soul, prepares a table before his enemies, and anoints his head with oil -- goodness and mercy shall follow him all the days of his life.
| v | King James Version | Modern English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. | The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. |
| 2 | He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. | He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. |
| 3 | He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. | He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. |
| 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. | Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. |
| 5 | Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. | You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. |
| 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. | Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. |