Psalms 23 GNV
Summary: Perhaps the most beloved psalm, Psalm 23 casts God as a shepherd who leads the psalmist "beside still waters" and restores his soul (v. 2-3), then shifts the image to a host who prepares a table and anoints his head even "in the presence of my enemies" (v. 5). Its central line of trust, "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me" (v. 4), has made it a standard text at funerals across traditions. It closes with quiet confidence: "I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever" (v. 6).
1A Psalme of David. The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want.
2He maketh me to rest in greene pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters.
3He restoreth my soule, and leadeth me in the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake.
4Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.
5Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer.
6Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.
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