21/02/2024
PSALM 23. During COVID-19, it was Psalm 91, but now switch over to Psalm 23; IT WORKS !!
Psalms 23:1
KJV: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
MSG: God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
you find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to your word,
you let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.
AMP: THE Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.
NLT: A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.
NIV: The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
CEB: Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
The Lord is my shepherd.
I lack nothing.
Psalms 23:2
KJV: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
MSG:
AMP: He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. [Rev. 7:17.]
NLT: He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
NIV: He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
CEB: He lets me rest in grassy meadows;
he leads me to restful waters;
Psalms 23:3
KJV: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
MSG:
AMP: He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it, but] for His name's sake.
NLT: He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
NIV: he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
CEB: he keeps me alive.
He guides me in proper paths
for the sake of his good name.
Psalms 23:4
KJV: 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.
MSG: Even when the way goes through
Death Valley,
I'm not afraid
when you walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd's crook
makes me feel secure.
AMP: Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.
NLT: Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
NIV: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
CEB: Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger because you are with me.
Your rod and your staff—
they protect me.
Psalms 23:5
KJV: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
MSG: You serve me a six-course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.
AMP: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.
NLT: You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
NIV: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
CEB: You set a table for me
right in front of my enemies.
You bathe my head in oil;
my cup is so full it spills over!
Psalms 23:6
KJV: 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.
MSG: Your beauty and love chase after me
every day of my life.
I'm back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.
AMP: Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.
NLT: Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
NIV: Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forev