The Bible in Basic English BBE
Orthodox Jewish Bible OJB
1 <A Psalm. Of David.> The Lord takes care of me as his sheep; I will not be without any good thing.
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3 (Mizmor of Dovid). Hashem is my Ro’eh (Shepherd); I shall not lack.
2 He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.
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He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the mei menuchot (tranquil waters).
3 He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.
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He restoreth my nefesh; He guideth me in the paths of tzedek l’ma’an Shmo (righteousness for the sake of His Name).
4 Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort
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Yea, though I walk through the Gey Tzalmavet (Valley of the Shadow of Death), I will fear no rah (evil); for Thou art with me; Thy shevet (rod) and Thy staff they comfort me.
5 You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.
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Thou preparest a shulchan before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with shemen (olive oil); my kos runneth over.
6 Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.
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Surely tov and chesed shall follow me kol y’mei chaiyyai (all the days of my life): and I will dwell in the Bais Hashem l’orech yamim (for length of days, whole life
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