¶ Psalm 23 Opening Recitation
The Lord is my shepherd . I shall not want, he maketh me to rest in green pasture and leadeth me by the still waters . He restoreth my soul and leadeth me in the paths of righteousness . For his name's sake , yea . Though I should 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 . Thou dost prepare a table before me in the sight of mine adversaries . Thou dost anoint mine head with oil and my cup runneth over . Doubtless kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life , and I shall remain a long season in the house of the Lord . The Lord is my shepherd . I lack nothing .
He causes me to lie down in green pastures . He leads me beside quiet waters . He restores my soul . He guides me in paths of righteousness for his namesake . 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 .
You set a table for me in the presence of my foes . You drench my head with oil . My cup is overflowing . Surely goodness and mercy will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever .
¶ Psalm 24 Reading
On the first day of the week , a psalm for David . The earth is the Lord's , and the fullness thereof , the world and all they that dwell therein , for he hath founded it upon the seas and hath prepared it upon the rivers . Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord or who shall stand in his holy place ?
The innocent in hands and clean of heart , who hath not taken his soul in vain nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbor , he shall receive a blessing from the Lord and mercy from God , his Savior . This is the generation of them that seek him , of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob .
Lift up your gates , o ye princes , and be ye lifted up , o eternal gates , and the King of glory shall enter in . Who is the King of glory ? The Lord who is strong and mighty , the Lord mighty in battle . Lift up your gates , o ye princes , and be ye lifted up , o eternal gates , and the King of glory shall enter in . Who is the King of glory ?
The Lord of hosts , he is the King of glory .
¶ Contemporary Translation of Psalm 23
You , lord , are my shepherd . I will never be in need . You will let me rest in fields of green grass . You lead me to streams of peaceful water and you refresh my life . You are true in your name and you lead me along the right paths . I may walk through valleys as dark as death , but I won't be afraid .
You are with me and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe . You treat me to a feast while my enemies watch . You honor me as your guest and you fill my cup until it overflows . Your kindness and love will always be with me , each day of my life , and I will live forever in your house , Lord . The Lord is my shepherd to feed and guide and shield me .
I shall not lack . He makes me lie down in fresh , tender green pastures . He leads me beside the still and restful waters . He refreshes and restores my life and myself . He leads me in the paths of righteousness , uprightness and right . Standing with Him , not for my earning it before his name's name .
Yes , though I walk through the deep , sunless valley of the shadow of death , I will fear nor dread no evil , for you are with me . Your rod to protect and your staff to guide . They comfort me . You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies . You anoint my head with oil . My brimming cup runs over .
Surely or only goodness, m ercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the lengths of my days . The house of the Lord and his presence shall be my dwelling
¶ Modern Interpretations Begin
place . Jehovah is my shepherd . I shall not want, he maketh me to lie down in green pastures . He leadeth me beside still waters . He restoreth my soul . He guideth me in the paths of righteousness . For his name's sake , yea , 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 . Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies . Thou hast anointed my head with oil . My cup runneth over . Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah forever . The Lord is my shepherd . I have what I need . He lets me lie down in green pastures .
He leads me beside quiet waters . He renews my life . He leads me along the right path . For his name's sake , even when I go through the darkest valley , I fear no danger , for you are with me . Your rod and your staff that comfort me . You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies . You anoint my head with oil . My cup overflows .
Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live . The Lord is my shepherd . I lack nothing . He lets me rest in grassy meadows . He leads me to restful waters and keeps me alive . He guides me in proper paths for the sake of his good name .
Even when I walk through the darkest valley , I fear no danger because you are with me , your rod and your staff . They protect me . You set a table for me right in front of my enemies . You bathe my head in oil . My cup is so full it spills over .
Yes , goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the Lord's house as long as I live .
¶ Final Translations of the Psalm
Adonai is my shepherd . I lack nothing . He has me lie down in grassy pastures . He leads me by quiet water . He restores my inner person . He guides me in right paths for the sake of his own name . Even if I pass through death's dark ravines , I will fear no disaster , for you are with me . Your rod and your staff reassure me . You prepare a table for me .
Even as my enemies watch you anoint my head with oil from an overflowing cup . Goodness and grace will pursue me every day of my life and I will live in the house of Adonai for years and years to come . The Lord is my shepherd . I am never in need . He makes me lie down in green pastures . He leads me beside peaceful waters . He renews my soul .
He guides me along the paths of righteousness for the sake of his name . And even though I walk through the dark valley of death , because you are with me , I fear no harm . Your rod and your staff give me courage . You prepare a banquet for me . While my enemies watch you anoint my head with oil , my cup overflows .
Certainly , goodness and mercy will stay close to me all the days of my life and I will remain in the Lord's house for days without end . The Lord is my shepherd . I have everything I need . He gives me rest in green pastures . He leads me to calm waters . He gives me strength for the good of his name . He leads me on paths that are right .
Even if I walk through a very dark valley , I will not be afraid because you are with me . Your rod and shepherd's staff comfort me . You prepare a meal for me in front of my enemies . You pour oil of blessing on my head . You give me more than I can hold .
Surely your goodness and love will be with me all of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever . Yahweh is my shepherd . I shall not want . He makes me lie down in green pastures . He leads me beside quiet waters . He restores my soul . He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his namesake .
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death , I fear no evil , for you are with me , your rod and your staff . They comfort me . You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies . You have anointed my head with oil . My cup overflows .
Surely goodness and loving kindness will pursue me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of Yahweh
¶ Closing of Multiple Translations
forever .