Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases ‎#P24

P24. Psalm 23: The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want

1 The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green: he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.

2 My soul he doth restore again;
and me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness,
ev’n for his own name’s sake.

3 Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill:
For thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.

4 My table thou hast furnished
in presence of my foes;
My head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.

5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me:
And in God’s house for evermore
my dwelling-place shall be.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
• Title: Psalm 23: The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
• Meter: 8,6,8,6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1800
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23

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