Psalm 23 Meaning: 41 English Language Bible Versions with Translation Notes

By Morgan Moody

This book is a compilation of the 23rd Psalm excerpted from some 40 + English Bible translations in the US. Preceding each version are historical translation notes including:

* Date Published
* General description of the scriptural text
* Translation Tidbits
* Copyright Info

Having translation notes precede each version of this Psalm 23 Bible study is an excellent way to conduct comparison studies while gaining a deeper understanding into this powerful prayer. You will find this mobile format perfect for an on-the-go in-depth Bible study.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan Moody
• Release date: Jun 4, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310018060

Morgan Moody

Morgan Moody began her quest for Christ at the age of 12 she became seriously ill and her mother sought the help of a wonderful woman, a neighbor who was also a traveling evangelist. Having been previously taught that we were all nothing more than miserable sinners, she did not expect the healing and even wondered why the evangelist declared her as having been healed in the face of persisting pain Yet not even five minutes later, all pain subsided and she was able to get up and walk. Not understanding why or how her healing took place, she began her life-long search to know God. She studied many Bible translations in her quest to understand God and spent several years corresponding with various pastors she would see on television including Dr. Robert Schuller. Finding much solace and peace in her studies, her favorite scripture to come back to has always been the 23rd Psalm. Morgan is a mother of two boys and lives in Northern New Jersey.

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Introduction

Psalm 23 is one of the most well known chapters in the Bible, a chapter that many are able to recite easily from memory. It is prayed by people all over the world, in every hour, everyday. Yet few really understand this powerful prayer.

This is a wonderful, peace providing prayer for yourself or anyone who may be facing:

* a health challenge

* a financial challenge

* a bout of depression or loneliness

* feelings of uncertainty

Or maybe you're just looking to gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures. If so, this could be the perfect Bible study tool for you!

How this multi-version Psalm 23 study tool can help you:

* A muli-version approach can provide better insight into the intended scriptural interpretation.

* Short summary translation notes precede each version, providing an immediate framework to help you to gain a deeper understanding.

* This Psalm 23 study can help you understand the all power of God.

* You will gain a sense of the everywhere presence of God.

* This multi-version study can help you understand the all protection and providing nature of God.

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most reassuring prayers in the entire Bible. It is an affirmative prayer and not a beseeching or begging prayer. For the baby Christian, Psalm 23 is the prayer to go to when experiencing doubt or fear; it provides reassurance that God will do what is promised in the Bible. For the mature Christian, one for whom life has brought many challenges, this prayer is a testimony of the many victories over the trials and tests of life.

You will find this Psalm 23 study to be an insightful addition to your Bible study library.

American King James Version (AKJV)

TRANSLATION NOTES:

Completed:

1999

Translation Information:

This word-for-word translation is new, based on the original KJV. This version was authored by Michael Peter Engelbrite who placed it into the public domain in 1999.

Description:

Nothing has been changed, just the updating of spelling and vocabulary. None of the grammar has been changed as it could alter it doctrinally.

Copyright:

Public Domain

SCRIPTURE:

Psalm 23 – American King James Version (AKJV)

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.

3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

6 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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

TRANSLATION NOTES:

Published:

OT:1901 | NT 1900

Translation Information:

This version is a collection of scripture revised by 30 scholars coming from a range of denominations such as the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Protestant, Episcopal and various others.

Description:

This non-denominational version has been used for many years by the Jehovah’s Witnesses due to its using Jehovah as the Divine Name and the view that the ASV improved the translation of some KJV verses. Note: the Holy Ghost is replaced with the Holy Spirit. Also