Psalm 23
A psalm of David: the LORD as shepherd and host, the best-known psalm and a favorite at funerals.
6 verses · about 1 minute
King James Version
1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.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.5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.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.
Berean Standard Bible
1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.2He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.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.5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Questions
How many verses are in Psalm 23?
6. It takes about 1 minute to read (120 words).
Who wrote Psalm 23?
Its title names David: “A Psalm of David.”
Why is Psalm 23 read at funerals?
Because of verse 4, walking “through the valley of the shadow of death” without fear, and its closing promise to dwell in the house of the LORD forever.