Psalm 23

Chant Psalter

Natural Speech Rhythm

1 The Lord is my shepherd; * therefore 3 can | I lack | nothing. ||

2 He shall feed me in a green pasture, * and lead me | forth be•side the | 3 waters of | comfort. ||

3 He shall con- | vert my | soul, ||

and bring me forth in the paths of | 3 righteousness | for his | Name’s sake. ||

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will | fear no | evil; ||

for thou art with me; * thy | 3 rod and • thy | staff | comfort • me. ||

5 Thou shalt prepare a table before me against | them that | trouble • me; ||

thou hast anointed my head with | oil, • and my | cup • shall be | full. ||

5 Thou shalt prepare a table before me in the presence of | them that | trouble • me; ||

thou hast anointed my head with | oil, • and my | cup • shall be | full. ||

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6 But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the | 3 days of • my | life; ||

and I will dwell in the | house • of the | Lord for | ever. ||

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6 Surely thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the | 3 days of • my | life; ||

and I will dwell in the | house • of the | Lord for | ever. ||

Glory | be • to the | Father, ||

and to the Son, | and • to the | Holy | Ghost; ||

As it | was in • the be- | ginning, ||

is now, and ever shall be, * | world with•out | end. A- | men. ||