The Lord Is My Shepherd
Author: Psalm 23; James Montgomery (adapter)
This chart compares versions of the English text of The Lord Is My Shepherd, as it appears in different publications.
Minor punctuation, capitalization, and spelling differences are shown, in addition to more substantial differences in words, phrases, or verses.
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1. The Lord is my Shepherd; no want shall I know.
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1. The Lord is my Shepherd; no want shall I know.
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I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest.
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I feed in green pastures; safe-folded I rest.
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He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
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He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
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Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed;
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Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed,
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Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when opressed.
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Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed.
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2. Thru the valley and shadow of death tho’ I stray,
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2. Thru the valley and shadow of death though I stray,
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Since thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear.
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Since thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear.
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Thy rod shall defend me; thy staff be my stay;
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Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay.
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No harm can befall, with my Comforter near.
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No harm can befall with my Comforter near.
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No harm can befall with my Comforter near.
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3. In the midst of affliction my table is spread.
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3. In the midst of affliction my table is spread.
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With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er.
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With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er.
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With perfume and oil thou anointest my head.
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With perfume and oil thou anointest my head.
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Oh, what shall I ask of thy providence more?
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Oh, what shall I ask of thy providence more?
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Oh, what shall I ask of thy providence more?
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Oh, what shall I ask of thy providence more?
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1928, or published before 1964 and not renewed).