ESV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of The Lord forever.
Amplified
The Lord is my shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me]; I shall not lack. He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him - not for my learning it, but] for His name's sake. Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cups runs over. Surely goodness, mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of The Lord [and His presence] shall be y dwelling place.
Oh how I love His presence! I love this amplification. At the hipster church the pastor taught on prayer. He said, "prayer is not so we can have what we want, but so we can have God". There it is, it's about presence.
Jesus Storybook Bible
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 lonely scary 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.
Resting here in the evergreen state.
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