Psalms 23:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 23:1

The Lord the Shepherd of His People

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is ^amy shepherd;
^bI shall not¹ want.

2 ^aHe makes me to lie down in¹ green pastures;
^bHe leads me beside the¹ still waters.

3 He restores my soul;
^aHe leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of ^athe shadow of death,
^bI will fear no evil;
^cFor You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 23:1

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American Standard Version
Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Amplified® Bible
THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.

Contemporary English Version
(A psalm by David.) You, LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.

Darby English Version
{A Psalm of David.} Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Good News Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.

King James Version
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

New International Version
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

New King James Version
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I regard the LORD as my shepherd, I shall not want.

Revised Standard Version
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want;

Young's Literal Translation
A Psalm of David. Jehovah `is' my shepherd, I do not lack,

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The Lord the Shepherd of His People

A Psalm of David.

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