'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.'
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.'
Psalm 23, NRSV
(I think that occasionally reading a passage of Scripture in a version different
from what we've memorized helps us pay closer attention.)
from what we've memorized helps us pay closer attention.)
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And here's some music that will bless you!
Have a blessed Lord's Day!
for the years I taught adult Sunday School, about 10 I think, I have 7 translations of the Bible and used all of them to make a point. I still have them but it is way to easy to look it up on line by search. when I was teaching from 1990 until 2001, no google search
ReplyDelete"....he restores my soul."
ReplyDeleteMy favorite line in all the world.
Psalm 23 is one of the most encouraging Psalms there is, I would love to know how many times I have gone back and recited this Psalm! have a blessed Sunday!
ReplyDeleteSue
Judy, I love this post. What a beautiful picture to go with it. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThis is one where from my childhood it is always "ETH" lol...Maketh me :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photo to go with the post :) I often pray this psalm along with the Our Father to start meditation time...
But in my old age and after much study I do say " my Father / Mother " :)
This music is so lovely. I was just about to power down and do some reading, but I am going to put this on while I read. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Deborah above--♥
ReplyDeleteAs much comfort as their is in the familiar words we memorized, I agree with you on a change for a reading can be good. That is a perfect photo to illustrate those beloved, holy words.
ReplyDeleteI love the pairing and I agree, reading a memorized scripture in a different version is an excellent idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, INDEED!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post . . . Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI agree . . .
ReplyDeleteA read in a different translation . . . adds some "food for thought"
Lovely chorale . . .
Our ministers have been doing a whole series on the Psalms for most of the summer. I do so enjoy them
ReplyDeleteLovely photo to accompany Psalm 23. I agree, a different translation does make us take notice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Psalm and Photo. Wonderful inspiration.
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