My Response to Psalms 23 (KJV)

Flock of sheep grazing on green grass, Tuscany

The LORD is my shepherd;   Who else would I want to guide me?

I shall not want.   I have everything I need.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:   God knows when I need rest.

He leadeth me beside the still watersGod knows how to refresh my thirst.

He restoreth my soul:   God wipes the slate clean of wrongs.

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.   If it was up to me I would stumble in darkness.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:   God, being perfect love, cast out all fear.

for thou art with me;   I feel your presence God.

thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.   God, in your perfect discipline and direction is peace.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:  God’s got this, so I can enjoy life.

thou anointest my head with oil;   You have provided me everything I need God.

my cup runneth over.   There is enough of your blessings God to share.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:   Just the result of living for you God.

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.   God I look forward to going home.