The Message Bible MSG
King James Version KJV
1 God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing.
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.
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He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.
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He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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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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
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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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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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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.
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 King James Version is in the public domain.