Psalm 23 23 Psalms Book 1 Catholic Public Domain Version The LORD Is My Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11–24; John 10:1–21)
1 CPDV A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me. BSB BSB: A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 CPDV He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment. BSB BSB: He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 CPDV He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name. BSB BSB: He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
4 CPDV For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation. BSB BSB: 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.
5 CPDV You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is! BSB BSB: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 CPDV And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days. BSB BSB: Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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