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Psalms 23 - Compare Translations

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3 translations
Psalms 23:1
KJVThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
WEBYahweh is my shepherd:
YLTA Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
Psalms 23:2
KJVHe maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
WEBHe makes me lie down in green pastures.
YLTIn pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me.
Psalms 23:3
KJVHe restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
WEBHe restores my soul.
YLTMy soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,
Psalms 23:4
KJVYea, 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.
WEBEven though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
YLTAlso -- when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy staff -- they comfort me.
Psalms 23:5
KJVThou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
WEBYou prepare a table before me
YLTThou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!
Psalms 23:6
KJVSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
WEBSurely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life,
YLTOnly -- goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!
6 verses compared across 3 translations - KJV, WEB, YLT