King James Version KJV
English Standard Version ESV
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
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He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 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
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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.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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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 will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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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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