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Psalms 23

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A Psalm of David.

1The lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.green…: Heb. pastures of tender grassstill…: Heb. waters of quietness

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4Yea, 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.

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.anointest: Heb. makest fat

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the lord for ever.for ever: Heb. to length of days

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