Side-by-side comparison of Psalms chapter 23 in King James Version (KJV) and World English Bible (WEB). Read all 7 translations free — no ads, no account.
| Psalms 23 — King James Version (KJV, 1611) | Psalms 23 — World English Bible (WEB, 2000) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. | A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. |
| 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. | He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. |
| 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. | He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. |
| 4 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. | 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. |
| 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. | You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. |
| 6 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. | Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever. |