Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He feedeth me in a green pasture, and leadeth me forth beside the waters of comfort.
New American Standard Bible
He
King James Version
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Holman Bible
He leads me beside quiet waters.
International Standard Version
He causes me to lie down in pastures of green grass; he guides me beside quiet waters.
A Conservative Version
He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
American Standard Version
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
Amplified
He lets me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still and quiet waters.
Darby Translation
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters.
Julia Smith Translation
He will cause me to lie down in pastures of tender grass: he will lead me to the water of rest
King James 2000
He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In grassy pastures he makes me lie down; by quiet waters he leads me.
Modern King James verseion
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
NET Bible
He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water.
New Heart English Bible
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
Webster
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
World English Bible
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
Youngs Literal Translation
In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.
Themes
Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Lying down, for spiritual rest
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Providing
Christ, the shepherd » His sheep » He feeds
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » Into pleasant paths
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Into pleasant paths
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » He feeds
Rest, spiritual » The divine presence gives
Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Lying down, for spiritual rest
Sheep » Flocks of » Made to rest at noon
Sheep » Flocks of » Conducted to the richest pastures
Shepherd » Causes the flock to rest
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Providing
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Seeking out good pasture for them
Shepherds/pastors » The lord being a shepherd
Spiritual » Rest » The divine presence gives
Water » Illustrative » (still,) of the ordinances of the gospel
Topics
Word Count of 18 Translations in Psalm 23:2
Images Psalm 23:2
Prayers for Psalm 23:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Good Shepherd
1 {A Psalm of David} The LORD is my shepherd; I can want nothing. 2 He feedeth me in a green pasture, and leadeth me forth beside the waters of comfort. 3 He quickeneth my soul, and bringeth me forth in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Cross References
Psalm 46:4
The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling of the most highest.
Revelation 7:17
For the lamb which is in the midst of the seat, shall feed them, and shall lead them unto fountains of living water, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes."
Job 34:29
If he deliver and grant pardon, who will judge or condemn? But if he hide away his countenance, who will turn it about again, whether it be to the people or to any man?
Isaiah 30:23
Then will he give rain to the seed that ye shall sow in the earth, and give you bread of the increase of the earth, so that all shall be plenteous and abundant. Thy cattle also shall he feed in the broad meadows;
Isaiah 49:9-10
That thou mayest say to the prisoners, "Go forth," and to them that are in darkness, "Come into the light." That they may feed in the high ways, and get their living in all places.
Ezekiel 34:13-14
I will bring them out from all people, and gather them together out of all lands, I will bring them into their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel, by the rivers, and in all the places of the country.
Revelation 21:6
And he said unto me, "It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the end. I will give to him that is athirst of the well of the water of life, free.
Revelation 22:1
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the seat of God and of the lamb.
Revelation 22:17
And the spirit and the bride said, "Come." And let him that heareth, say also "Come." And let him that is athirst come. And let whosoever will, take of the water of life free.
Isaiah 8:6
"Forasmuch as the people refuseth the still-running water of Siloam, and put their delight in Rezin and Remaliah's son: