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1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want;
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1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
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2 he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters;
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2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
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3 he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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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 though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
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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 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.
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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 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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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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| Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) |
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