Psalms 23
The Divine 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 right paths
for his name's sake.
Notes for verses 1–33 entries
Text notes
Psalms 23:2 Heb waters of rest View in passage
Psalms 23:3 Or life View in passage
Psalms 23:3 Or paths of righteousness View in passage
4Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I 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 the shadow of death 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
my whole life long.
Notes for verses 5–63 entries
Text notes
Psalms 23:6 Or Only View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Or kindness View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Heb for length of days View in passage