Psalms · King James Version

Psalm 23

6 verses · 1769 KJV text

A Psalm of David.

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.ab

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4Yea, 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.

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.c

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.d

Translators’ margin notes (1611)

  1. a v. 2 green…: Heb. pastures of tender grass
  2. b v. 2 still…: Heb. waters of quietness
  3. c v. 5 anointest: Heb. makest fat
  4. d v. 6 for ever: Heb. to length of days

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