Psalms 23

1On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein.

1 The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.

2For he hath founded it upon the seas; and hath prepared it upon the rivers.

2He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.

3Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?

3He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.

4The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.

4Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

5He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.

5You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

6This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.

6Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.

7Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

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8Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is strong and mighty: the Lord mighty in battle.

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9Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

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10Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of Glory.

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