Psalm 23 23 Psalms Book 1 Douay-Rheims Bible The LORD Is My Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11–24; John 10:1–21)
1 DRA A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing. BSB BSB: A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 DRA He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment: BSB BSB: He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 DRA He hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name’s sake. BSB BSB: He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
4 DRA For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me. 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 DRA Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it! BSB BSB: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 DRA And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto 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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