Psalms 23:2
“He maketh me to lie downe in greene pastures: he leadeth mee beside the still waters.”
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Psalms 23:2 Context
1[A Psalme of Dauid.] The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie downe in greene pastures: he leadeth mee beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soule: he leadeth me in the pathes of righteousnes, for his names sake. 4Yea though I walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.
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Other Translations for Psalms 23:2
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
- King James Version
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.
- Basic English Bible
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters.
- Darby Bible
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
- Webster's Bible
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
- World English Bible
In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 23:2
23:2 Lie down - To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. Green - Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions.