Psalms 23:2
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2 — King James Version
Verse 2 of 6 in Psalms chapter 23 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Psalms 23:2 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
- American Standard Version
- “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.”
Psalms 23 — full chapter (King James Version)
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of for his name’s sake. 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 they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.