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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
forever.
~~~
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NOTES
I have
always found this to be one of the most comforting prayers I have ever heard. I
understand why it is so often said at funerals and memorial services.
The musical version of this
prayer by Bobby McFerrin is dedicated to his mother and
uses the feminine pronoun—a moving YouTube video.
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