# Psalm 23 ## Psalm 23:1 - [KJV] The LORD *is* my shepherd; I shall not want. - [ASV] Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. - [YLT] Jehovah *is* my shepherd, I do not lack, ### Notes on Psalm 23:1 - ## Psalm 23:2 - [KJV] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. - [ASV] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. - [YLT] In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me. ### Notes on Psalm 23:2 - ## Psalm 23:3 - [KJV] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. - [ASV] He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. - [YLT] My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake, ### Notes on Psalm 23:3 - ## Psalm 23:4 - [KJV] Yea, 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. - [ASV] 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. - [YLT] Also -- when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou *art* with me, Thy rod and Thy staff -- they comfort me. ### Notes on Psalm 23:4 - ## Psalm 23:5 - [KJV] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - [ASV] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over. - [YLT] Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full! ### Notes on Psalm 23:5 - ## Psalm 23:6 - [KJV] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. - [ASV] Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever. - [YLT] Only -- goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling *is* in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days! ### Notes on Psalm 23:6 -