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1 God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing.
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1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
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2 You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.
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2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
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3 True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.
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3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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4 Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure.
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4 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.
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5 You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.
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5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
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6 Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of my life.
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6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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| Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
