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Psalms 23:2 — He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the…
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
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The verses around Psalms 23:2.
1The 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.
Verse explanation
The image of the shepherd caring for the flock continues: rest in green pastures and calm water, with no current to frighten the sheep, is the scene of complete care.
From the Psalms 23 study in Bible in Stories.
Psalms 23:2 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Deitar-me faz em verdes pastos, guia-me mansamente a aguas mui quietas.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Ele me faz deitar em pastos verdes, [e] me leva a águas quietas.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Me da descanso en verdes pastos. Me guía a corrientes tranquilas.
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In other languages: Português (Salmos 23:2) · Español (Salmos 23:2)
More verses about rest
- Matthew 11:28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- Psalms 23:1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Exodus 33:14And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
- Psalms 4:8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
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