Christian prayer
Psalm 23
Psalm 23 from the Bible, with its original text and meaning.
- 6 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִ֑ד יְהוָ֥ה רֹ֝עִ֗י לֹ֣א אֶחְסָֽר׃
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- 2
בִּנְא֣וֹת דֶּ֭שֶׁא יַרְבִּיצֵ֑נִי עַל־מֵ֖י מְנֻח֣וֹת יְנַהֲלֵֽנִי׃
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
- 3
נַפְשִׁ֥י יְשׁוֹבֵ֑ב יַֽנְחֵ֥נִי בְמַעְגְּלֵי־צֶ֝֗דֶק לְמַ֣עַן שְׁמֽוֹ׃
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
- 4
גַּ֤ם כִּֽי־אֵלֵ֨ךְ בְּגֵ֪יא צַלְמָ֡וֶת לֹא־אִ֘ירָ֤א רָ֗ע כִּי־אַתָּ֥ה עִמָּדִ֑י שִׁבְטְךָ֥ וּ֝מִשְׁעַנְתֶּ֗ךָ הֵ֣מָּה יְנַֽחֲמֻֽנִי׃
Yea, 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.
- 5
תַּעֲרֹ֬ךְ לְפָנַ֨י ׀ שֻׁלְחָ֗ן נֶ֥גֶד צֹרְרָ֑י דִּשַּׁ֖נְתָּ בַשֶּׁ֥מֶן רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י כּוֹסִ֥י רְוָיָֽה׃
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
- 6
אַ֤ךְ ׀ ט֤וֹב וָחֶ֣סֶד יִ֭רְדְּפוּנִי כָּל־יְמֵ֣י חַיָּ֑י וְשַׁבְתִּ֥י בְּבֵית־יְ֝הוָ֗ה לְאֹ֣רֶךְ יָמִֽים׃
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Când se rostește în rugăciune
Many Christians recite Psalm 23 during personal prayer, worship, and times of fear, grief, or uncertainty. It is often read at funerals and memorial services as an expression of trust in God's care. In the Christian tradition, its shepherd imagery also invites reflection on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
De unde provine
Psalm 23 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible's Old Testament and was originally written in Hebrew. Its heading associates it with David, though its precise date and authorship are uncertain. Its images of a shepherd and a welcoming host express trust in God's guidance and care.
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Rugăciuni și texte asemănătoare
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
- ChristianPsalm 121A biblical psalm of trust in God as the keeper of those who look to him for help.
- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
- ChristianPsalm 27A biblical psalm of trust in God, prayer for help, and patient hope.
Întrebări despre Psalm 23
How long is Psalm 23?
Psalm 23 has 6 verses and takes under a minute to recite.
What does Psalm 23 mean?
The psalm describes God as a shepherd who guides and sustains, and as a host who welcomes and provides. It expresses trust in God's presence even in danger and distress.
Is Psalm 23 only read at funerals?
No. Although many Christians hear it at funerals, it is also used in worship and everyday prayer to express trust, gratitude, and hope.
Who wrote Psalm 23?
Psalm 23 is traditionally attributed to David, as reflected in its heading. Its authorship cannot be established with certainty.
