Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. Even though i walk through the darkest valley, i will fear no evil, for you are with me. Even when i walk through the darkest valley, i will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Union version traditional script shen edition rcu17ts. Many of these interpretations were inspired as the result of a prayer conference with t. The divine shepherd psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd, i shall not. Psalm 23 a new look these are several personal interpretations of psalm 23, giving a personal identification of who god is to a variety of people. The cbt entered dangerous territory when it proposed revising the worlds most beloved psalm. New international version even though i walk through the darkest valley, i will fear no evil, for you are with me. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark. Glory be to the father glory be to the father, and to the son, and to. Though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake.
The first is drawing sheep together into an intimate relationship. He sang to the lord the words of this song when the lord delivered him. Psalm 23 new international version niv blue letter bible. True believers, although they dwell safely under the protection of god, are, notwithstanding, exposed to many dangers, or rather they are liable to all the afflictions which befall mankind in common, that they may the better feel how much they need the protection of god. The royal poet is putting a spiritual meaning into the various experiences of his shepherds life. Psalm 4 american standard ver bible in basic english darbys translation english standard version king james version new american standard new international ver new king james ver new living translation new revised standard ver revised standard ver the message bible world english bible youngs literal. Despite our shepherds leading us down the right paths as we studied in our psalm 23 3 commentary article that doesnt mean a total absence of fearinducing realities, as verse 4 of psalm 23 admits 4 yea,even thoughwhen i must walk through the valley of the shadow of deathdarkest valley, i will fear no evildanger. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name.
Even though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil, for you are with me. He sang to the lord the words of this song when the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of saul. He knew that god would forsake him, but he also knew that he would ultimately raise him from the dead. An outline showing parts of the psalm 23 with suggestions for explaining them to children. New revised standard version bible, 1989, division of christian education of the national council of the churches of christ in the united states of america. Psalm 23 new international version niv bible gateway. With respect to the words, it is in the hebrew, pastures, or fields of grass, for grassy and rich grounds. King james version kjv yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. In this verse the valley of the shadow of death refers to the kidron valley between jerusalem and the mount of olives which is also a cemetery since biblical times and where many tombs continue to be added still today.
World wide study bible psalms 23 christian classics. The divine shepherd psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd, i shall not want. The quiet paths of righteousness and peace remind the poet of the exact opposite the dark and dismal way through the valley of the shadow of death. King james version kjv yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Psalm 23 new international version niv psalm 23 a psalm of david. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my. Various translations of psalm 23a stanford cs theory.
New living translation even when i walk through the darkest valley, i will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Even though i walk through the darkest valley,or the valley of the. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Psalms 23, new international version niv the bible app. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
King james version kjv yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no. Psalms 1, new international version niv the bible app. A sudden transition and contrast, such as david loved. The divine shepherd psalm 23 prayers catholic online. Psalm 23 for kids new international version corley, paula, korfanty, agnieszka, khoury, robin kay on. Bible reading psalm 23 english new international version niv read by sobin babu. How long will you love delusions and seek false gods. David compares himself to a lamb contentedly grazing, resting, and drinking while the shepherd watches over him. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Study hints for discussion and thinking further will help with class. You can searchbrowse their whole library at the new church vineyard website.
In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 22 in a slightly different. King james version yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. Psalm 18 new international version for the director of music. When the committee on bible translation cbt took a look at psalm 23 during revision sessions for the 1984 and 2011 new international versions, its members were fully aware of the trouble they might get into with christians ages 4 to 104 if they altered the words of the.
Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. This is the 4th verse of psalm 23, the most popular psalm in the bible. The next step is to enter your payment information. Psalm 23 niv new international version audio bible youtube. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death. How long will you love delusions and seek false gods 3 know that the lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. Oct 07, 2018 bible reading psalm 23 english new international version niv read by sobin babu.
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