King James Version
psalm 23:1 in the King James Version says “A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
psalm 23:1 · KJV
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. green: Heb. pastures of tender grass still: Heb. waters of quietness
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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