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David


Attributed to
King David
(1040-970 BC)

 
"The 23rd Psalm"

 

 
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
      he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
     he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
      thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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.

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