Psalms 23

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

1 Ref <A Psalm. Of David.> The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.

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

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

4 Ref Yes, 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.

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

6 Ref Truly, 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.

World English Bible (WEB)

1 Ref > Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

2 Ref He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

3 Ref He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Ref 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 Ref You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

6 Ref Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in Yahweh's house forever.

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

1 Ref Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 Ref He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.

3 Ref He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Ref Yea, thou 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.

5 Ref Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

6 Ref Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever. Psalm 24 A Psalm of David.

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