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

1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Classic

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

Modern

2He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet 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 the sake of His name.

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 overflows.

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 mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD 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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