Psalms 23:2-3

He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 23

4 songs meet this passage

  • “Get lost and get right with my soul”

    Take a Back Road · Rodney Atkins

    resonates with Psalms 23:2-3

    The longing for quiet restoration of the soul mirrors the psalmist's picture of green pastures and still waters, though here nature itself is the healer rather than God.

  • “This place is warm without a care”

    Someday · Sugar Ray

    resonates with Psalms 23:1-2

    The imagined place of rest and safety echoes the longing for green pastures and still waters, though here it's a daydream rather than trust in God.

  • Even Flow · Pearl Jam

    resonates with Psalms 23:1-3

    The gentle leading evokes the shepherd's care, a quiet suggestion of rescue even amid suffering.

  • Anytime You Need a Friend · Mariah Carey

    resonates with Psalms 23:3

    The image of love leading someone home recalls the shepherd who restores the soul and leads along right paths.

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