Psalms 23:3
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Psalms 23:3 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- he hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name's sake.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- DARBYDarby
- He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Context: Psalms 23
1{A 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.
About Psalms 23: The Lord is my Shepherd
Psalm 23 expresses David's confidence in God's love and guidance. David sees God as his shepherd, who provides him with everything he needs and protects him from harm. The psalm encourages trust in God, even in the face of danger, and shows the benefits of being one of God's sheep.
Commentary
Psalm 23 is perhaps the most well-known of all the psalms. Its comforting imagery of a gentle and caring shepherd has brought hope and encouragement to readers for centuries. David begins by declaring that the Lord is his shepherd, indicating a deep personal relationship. He describes the care and provision of the shepherd, stating that God makes him lie down in green pastures and leads him beside still waters. David's trust in God is evident as he declares, "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." The psalm ends with David praising God for his goodness and mercy, and expressing his desire to dwell in God's presence forever. This psalm is a reminder that God is with us no matter what we face and we can trust in Him completely.