Psalms 23 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of Psalms 23 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
ASV Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
WEB Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.
YLT A Psalm of David. Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> my shepherd, I do not lack,
DRB On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein.
DBY {A Psalm of David.} Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
GNV A Psalme of David. The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want.
LSB A Psalm of David. Yahweh is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Verse 2
KJV He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
ASV He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
WEB He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
YLT In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.
DRB For he hath founded it upon the seas; and hath prepared it upon the rivers.
DBY He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters.
GNV He maketh me to rest in greene pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters.
LSB He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
Verse 3
KJV He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
ASV He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name`s sake.
WEB He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
YLT My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,
DRB Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?
DBY He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
GNV He restoreth my soule, and leadeth me in the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake.
LSB He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
Verse 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.
ASV Yea, thou 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.
WEB Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
YLT Also--when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou <FI>art<Fi> with me, Thy rod and Thy staff--they comfort me.
DRB The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.
DBY 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.
GNV Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.
LSB Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Verse 5
KJV Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
ASV Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
WEB You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
YLT Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!
DRB He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.
DBY Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
GNV Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer.
LSB You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.
Verse 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.
ASV Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever. Psalm 24 A Psalm of David.
WEB Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
YLT Only--goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling <FI>is<Fi> in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!
DRB This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.
DBY Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the days.
GNV Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.
LSB Surely goodness and lovingkindness will pursue me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of Yahweh forever.
Verse 7
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DRB Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.
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Verse 8
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DRB Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is strong and mighty: the Lord mighty in battle.
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Verse 9
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DRB Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.
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Verse 10
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DRB Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of Glory.
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