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New International Version NIV
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
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The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
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He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
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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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.
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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Surely your 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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