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Psalm 23:2–3

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2cHe maketh me to lie down in †green pastures:

dHe leadeth me beside the †still waters.

3He restoreth my soul:

eHe leadeth me in the paths of righteousness ffor his name’s sake.

Read in Logos
Psalm 23:2: He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

Footnotes

  1. cEzek. 34:14. So John 10:9.
  2. †Heb. pastures of tender grass. See Ps. 65:12.
  3. dPs. 31:3 (Heb.). Isai. 40:11. & 49:10. Rev 7:17.
  4. †Heb. waters of quietness. Comp. Je. 51:59 (Heb.).
  5. fSee Ps. 25:11.

Cross references

  1. ePs. 5:8. & 31:3. & 139:10, 24. & 143:10.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He lets me lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside quiet waters.

He renews my life;

he leads me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

NLTNew Living Translation

He lets me rest in green meadows;

he leads me beside peaceful streams.

He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

bringing honor to his name.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

In grassy pastures he makes me lie down;

by quiet waters he leads me.

He restores my life.

He leads me in correct paths

for the sake of his name.