King James Bible
KJVHe maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 23:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He hath set me in a place of pasture. He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside still waters. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. | |
World English BibleWEB | He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. |