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Psalms 23
KJV
King James Version · 1611
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1 Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1 Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1 The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters.
2He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
3He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
3 He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
3He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
5You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.
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.
6Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
6 Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the days.
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.