A shepherd leads sheep beside water, through a ravine, and toward an abundant table

Psalm 23:2-3

King James Version + Apocrypha
Chapter overview
Psalm 23 portrays life under a shepherd's attentive care: rest, restoration, right paths, courage in deep shadow, an abundant table, anointing, and the promise of enduring welcome and belonging at home.
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1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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.

Verses to memorize from Psalm 23

  • Psalm 23The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  • Psalm 23:1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  • Psalm 23:1-3The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  • Psalm 23:2-3He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the…
  • Psalm 23:4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will…

King James Version + Apocrypha — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.