psalm 23 — elementary version
A Psalm of David, New International Readers Version
The Lord is my shepherd.
He gives me everything I need.
He lets me lie down in fields of green grass.
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He gives me new strength.
He guides me in the right paths for the honor of his name.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid.
You are with me.
Your shepherd’s rod and staff comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me right in front of my enemies.
You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.
I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.
And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23 — Preschool Version
Jesus Storybook Bible, adapted by Sally Lloyd Jones
God is my Shepherd And I am his little lamb.
He feeds me, He guides me, He looks after me.
I have everything I need.
Inside, my heart is very quiet.
As quiet as lying still in soft green grass In a meadow by a little stream.
Even when I walk through the dark, scary, lonely places, I won’t be afraid.
Because my Shepherd knows where I am.
He is here with me He keeps me safe He rescues me.
He makes me strong And brave.
Wherever I go, I know God’s never-stopping, never giving up, unbreaking, always and forever Love will go, too!