The Lord’s My Shepherd

Scottish Psalter · 1650 · Psalm 23

A much-loved Scottish setting of Psalm 23, offering words of comfort, guidance and reassurance. It is one of the most familiar choices for funeral and memorial services.

Full Words

1
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.

2
My soul He doth restore again;
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness,
E'en for His own name's sake.

3
Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale,
Yet will I fear none ill;
For Thou art with me; and Thy rod
And staff me comfort still.

4
My table Thou hast furnished
In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint,
And my cup overflows.

5
Goodness and mercy all my life
Shall surely follow me;
And in God's house for evermore
My dwelling-place shall be.