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Psalm 23

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

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

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

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.

1 The LORD Jesus Christ is my good shepherd; I shall not lack proper care nor will I lack in contentment.

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

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

2 He allows me to lie down, without worries, in the lush meadows. He leads me to the fountain of living waters.

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

3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

3 He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

3 He restores my soul.

He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

3 When I am complacent, He restores me. He directs my actions in the ways of righteousness so that I am a testimony.

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.

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

4 Even 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.

4 Even 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.

4 Although I have to go through valleys that are so low, and so fraught with despair, I feel like I’m going to die, I know You are there, and no evil will befall me. Your strength, power, and authority will guide me.

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

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

5 The Good Shepherd has prepared a place for me in the midst of mine enemies, and there You have anointed me with the Holy Spirit. I am content.

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.

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever, through out eternity.

6 Indeed, your goodness and mercy will purse me all my earthly days, and I will sit down in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ