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Psalm 23 — Liturgical Form
Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd) in the Liturgy of the Hours translation — antiphon and responsorial refrain.
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Antiphon: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me.
Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths for his name's sake.
Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff that give me courage.
Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
for years to come.
Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
When to pray
In the Liturgy of the Hours (Sunday Week I, Sunday Compline), at funerals, when visiting the sick, or in moments of trust in God's providence.