Psalm 23, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1The LORD is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

Classic

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Modern

2He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

Classic

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Modern

3He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Classic

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Modern

4Even 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.

Classic

4Yea, 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.

Modern

5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

Classic

5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Modern

6Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.

Classic

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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