Psalms 23
The LORD Is My Shepherd
A Psalm of David.
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Notes for verses 1–32 entries
Text notes
Psalms 23:2 Hebrew beside waters of rest View in passage
Psalms 23:3 Or in right paths View in passage
4Even 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.
Notes for verse 41 entry
Text notes
Psalms 23:4 Or the valley of deep darkness View in passage
5You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for ever.
Notes for verses 5–64 entries
Text notes
Psalms 23:6 Or Only View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Or steadfast love View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Or shall return to dwell View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Hebrew for length of days View in passage