Psalms 23
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 1–34 entries
Text notes
Psalms 23:2 Heb the waters of rest View in passage
Psalms 23:3 Or life View in passage
Psalms 23:3 Or right paths View in passage
Cross-references
Psalms 23:2 – Revelation 7:17 .
4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff,
they comfort me.
Notes for verse 41 entry
Text notes
Psalms 23:4 Or the valley of deep darkness View in passage
5Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
thou anointest 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 5–63 entries
Text notes
Psalms 23:6 Or Only View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Or kindness View in passage
Psalms 23:6 Or as long as I live View in passage