XXIII. Book I. Jehovah the Psalmist's Shepherd. 1909-14. The Book of Psalms. The Harvard Classics

The Book of Psalms.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Book I

XXIII

Jehovah the Psalmist’s Shepherd

A Psalm of David.


[1]	JEHOVAH is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2]	He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still 1 waters.
[3]	He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
[4]	Yea, though I walk through the valley of the 2 shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
[5]	Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
[6]	Surely 3 goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for 4 ever.

Note 1. Heb. waters of rest. [back]

Note 2. Or, deep darkness (and so elsewhere). [back]

Note 3. Or, Only. [back]

Note 4. Heb. for length of days. [back]