[218] Psalm 23
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.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's
sake.
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.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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.
-- David
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Virtually every phrase of this beautiful psalm has passed into the language, and
deservedly so - the words are purest music.
thomas.
From: Ivona Puszkarczuk <ivona@>
the fact that this is on your list of poetry warms my heart. i am not a
religious zealot by any means, in fact i rarely go to church for it is
difficult to get there while i am away at school, but this is and always
has been my favorite bible verse. to see someone else appreciate the
beauty and music of it brings a smile to my face despite the fac tthat
the verse normally brings a tear to my eye.
ivona
From: "David Rose" <igfx@>
This psalm saved my soul.
From: jsantini <jsantini@>
it was gay
From: "Mrs Linda J Allen" <Linda_allen@>
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Is there anything more reassuring?
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