Psalms 23:2

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

Psalms 23:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
ESV
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
NLT
2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
MSG
2 You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from.
CSB
2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

Psalms 23:2 In-Context

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 36:8; Psalms 46:4; Ezekiel 34:14; Revelation 7:17
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