Psalms 23

Through, Not Around — a note on this chapter.

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 23?

He Will Be - Live — CityAlight (2025) Psalms 23:1-3
The combination of God's guidance along the path and the worshipper's confidence that nothing necessary will be lacking specifically echoes the opening movement of Psalm 23.
Even Though I Walk - Live — Bethel Music (2025) Psalms 23:1
The song identifies the Lord as the singer’s shepherd and repeatedly reproduces Psalm 23’s declaration of courage while passing through death’s shadow.
My Shepherd (Psalm 23) — Aaron Shust & Joshua Aaron (2023) Psalms 23:1-6
The song closely follows the entire psalm, including its imagery of pastoral provision, guidance through mortal danger, protection, an abundant table before enemies, and lifelong dwelling with the Lord.
Psalm 23 — Allie Paige (2025) Psalms 23:1
The song explicitly references the Lord as the Shepherd, directly quoting the essence of Psalm 23:1, which emphasizes God's guidance and provision.
Even Though I Walk (Live) — Bethel Music & Hannah McClure (2024) Psalms 23:1-4
The song identifies Yahweh as the singer's shepherd and directly reproduces Psalm 23's declaration of confidence while passing through death's dark valley.
Warfare (Psalm 23+Doxology, Live at Refuge Church) — Brian Sauvé (2021) Psalms 23:1-6
The five sung verses are a metrical rendering of the entire psalm, retaining its progression through pastoral provision, restored paths, the valley of death, protection, a table before enemies, an overflowing cup, pursuing mercy, and permanent dwelling with God.
SELAH — Forrest Frank (2025) Psalms 23:1-2
The song explicitly references the imagery of the Lord as a shepherd leading to peace and restoration, aligning closely with the themes of Psalm 23.
10 Toes — Lecrae (2020) Psalms 23:1-4
The paired images of remaining near the Shepherd and passing through the valley of death unmistakably adapt Psalm 23’s depiction of God guiding his people through mortal danger.
Journey — Lecrae (2022) Psalms 23:1
Lecrae directly invokes Psalm 23's defining description of the Lord as his shepherd, contrasting God's continued guidance with his own sense of being alienated from the flock.
Shine Your Light on Me — Natalie Bergman (2021) Psalms 23:1-6
The song closely reworks Psalm 23 through its linked images of the Lord as shepherd, wandering, death-shadow, water, green pastures, and dwelling permanently in God's house.
Psalm 23 feat. Tiffany Hudson — Phil Wickham (2023) Psalms 23:1-6
The entire song closely follows Psalm 23's sequence of images: the divine shepherd, peaceful pasture and water, guidance, the deadly valley, God's comforting presence, anointing and an overflowing cup, a table amid enemies, pursuing goodness and mercy, and enduring residence with God.
The Hand That Keeps Holding Me — Tasha Cobbs Leonard (2025) Psalms 23:1
The song refers to God as a Shepherd, which evokes the imagery found in Psalm 23, where the Lord is depicted as a guiding and protective figure.
Good Plans - Live — Red Rocks Worship (2023) Psalms 23:1-6
The song repeatedly follows Psalm 23 through its shepherd metaphor, sufficiency of provision, death-shadowed valley, comforting rod and staff, peaceful waters, pursuing goodness and mercy, and abiding in God's house.
Good Shepherd (Studio Version) — Joe L Barnes & Tiffany Hudson (2025) Psalms 23:1-6
The song closely reworks the psalm's sequence of pastoral rest, restored life, the shepherd's protective implements, freedom from fear, pursuing goodness and mercy, lack of want, and permanent dwelling with God.
Shepherd — The Rock Music & Skyler Murray (2025) Psalms 23:1
The repeated declaration that 'the Lord is my Shepherd' aligns closely with Psalm 23:1, emphasizing the speaker's reliance on God's provision and guidance.
Close Enough — John Van Deusen (2025) Psalms 23:1-3
The desire to lay one's head on the divine shoulder reflects the comfort and guidance expressed in Psalm 23, where the Lord is portrayed as a shepherd providing care and support.
FAMILY MADE ME RICH — Aaron Cole (2025) Psalms 23:1
The artist references the Lord as his shepherd, which directly connects to the assurance of provision and care found in Psalm 23.
The Lord is My Shepherd — Tenielle Neda (2025) Psalms 23:1
The song opens with a direct quotation of the first verse of Psalm 23, affirming the speaker's trust in God as their shepherd who provides for their needs.
P&A — Anendlessocean (2024) Psalms 23:1-4
The song explicitly identifies Psalm 23 and applies its shepherd, valley, guidance, and protection imagery to God.
Amazing Grace (He's Alive) — Tommee Profitt & Stanaj (2026) Psalms 23:1
The lyrics express themes of God as a protector and provider, resonating with the assurance found in Psalm 23:1, where the Lord is depicted as a shepherd who provides for His people.
My Reward - Live — UPPERROOM & Elyssa Figueroa (2024) Psalms 23:1-4
The combined imagery of God as shepherd, guidance through a valley, restoration to wholeness, and lacking nothing specifically evokes Psalm 23.
Psalm 23 (Wilder) — Steffany Gretzinger (2025) Psalms 23:1
The song opens with a direct quotation from Psalm 23, affirming the speaker's trust in God as a provider who ensures they lack nothing.
All Of Me/All Of You — John Van Deusen (2025) Psalms 23:1-6
The intro closely reproduces the entire psalm's progression from shepherding and peaceful waters through the dark valley, the prepared feast, anointing, overflowing abundance, and permanent dwelling with God.
Leadership of the Lord (My Reward) [Live] — UPPERROOM & Joel Figueroa & Elyssa Figueroa (2025) Psalms 23:1-3
The song directly adapts the psalm’s opening identification of the Lord as shepherd, then connects his care with having every need met and being safely guided.
There's Always More — Travis Greene & Annatoria (2025) Psalms 23:1
The claims of lacking nothing and possessing an overflowing cup combine two distinctive expressions from Psalm 23 concerning God's sufficient and abundant provision.
So Help Me God — Benjamin William Hastings (2022) Psalms 23:1-4
The combined imagery of God as Shepherd, passage through a shadowed valley, and divine presence during hardship specifically evokes Psalm 23.
Bom Futuro — Thalles Roberto (2025) Psalms 23:1
The song directly invokes the Lord as shepherd and follows it with the psalm's passage through death-shadow without fear of evil.
Wings — Allie Paige (2025) Psalms 23:2
The song references being led by 'quiet streams,' which parallels the imagery of Psalm 23:2, where the Lord leads beside still waters, suggesting peace and divine guidance.
You Restore My Soul — Bethany Barnard (2021) Psalms 23:2-3
The song directly adopts Psalm 23's linked images of God reviving the soul, leading beside peaceful waters, and preparing a table. Their combination makes the reference unmistakable rather than merely thematic.
SUNSHINE — Forrest Frank (2024) Psalms 23:2
The song directly invokes Psalm 23's distinctive image of God providing peaceful rest in green pastures, applying it to security amid disaster.
Power — Lurine Cato (2022) Psalms 23:2-3
The combined imagery of being led to restorative waters, having the soul revived, and receiving an overflowing cup unmistakably draws from Psalm 23.
Gilead — Rita Springer (2024) Psalms 23:2-3
The chorus closely follows the psalm’s linked images of being led beside water and having one’s soul restored. Their appearance together makes the reference specific rather than merely thematic.
Be My Peace — Jonathan Ogden (2025) Psalms 23:2
The prayer to be led beside calm waters closely restates the psalm's depiction of God as a shepherd guiding his people into rest.
Peace (Reprise/Live) — Anna Golden (2021) Psalms 23:2-4
The combined imagery of quiet water, green country, and a valley strongly evokes the shepherd landscape of Psalm 23. The song similarly locates peace in God's presence across places of rest and danger.
How Sweet the Sound — Jordan Feliz (2024) Psalms 23:3
The song directly attributes the restoration of the singer's soul to the Lord, closely matching the psalm's description of divine renewal.
Powerful God (Live) [feat. Keneiloe Hope] — Spirit Of Praise & Keneiloe Hope (2023) Psalms 23:3-4
The bridge closely follows the psalm's language of divine leading and confidence in the face of evil.
Lamb Of God — Kings Kaleidoscope & Kings Kaleidoscope Hymns (2025) Psalms 23:3-4
The final verse closely invokes Psalm 23 by describing divine guidance through the paired shepherding instruments associated with protection and correction.
ENOUGH FOR ME — Sinach (2026) Psalms 23:4
The combined imagery of passing through a valley and remaining assured of God’s presence closely echoes the psalmist’s confidence while walking through a dark and dangerous valley.
In the Valley (Bless the Lord) — CityAlight (2022) Psalms 23:4
The recurring valley setting, combined with the assurance that the Lord accompanies the sufferer through it, specifically evokes the psalmist's passage through the darkest valley with God present.
God Is Good (with CAIN) — Phil Wickham (2026) Psalms 23:4
The song closely reproduces the psalmist’s description of walking through death’s shadow without fear because of the Shepherd’s presence.
Why God - My God — Phil Wickham (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song repeatedly adopts the psalm's distinctive image of passing through death's shadow while depending on divine guidance. Its wilderness setting intensifies the contrast between danger and the Shepherd's expected presence.
Fear Has No Power — Phil Wickham (2025) Psalms 23:4
The valley overshadowed by death, combined with assurance of God’s continuing presence, is a clear paraphrase of the psalmist’s confidence while passing through extreme danger.
Victory On The Way — Housefires (2025) Psalms 23:4
The description of being carried through the darkest valley closely invokes the psalm's image of passing through a death-shadowed valley under God's protective presence.
Best Friend — AWAKE84 (2024) Psalms 23:4
The song combines the psalm's dark-valley imagery with its assurance that God's goodness and mercy remain with the believer throughout life.
Closer to God — Anne Wilson (2022) Psalms 23:4
The combination of passing through a valley and experiencing God's accompanying presence clearly invokes the psalm's depiction of the shepherd remaining with his people in the darkest valley.
I Belong To Jesus - Live — Bethel Music & Hannah McClure & Paul McClure (2021) Psalms 23:4
The song combines valley imagery, the arrival of fear, and confidence in God's presence, closely recalling the psalmist's passage through the darkest valley without fear.
Palm of Your Hand — Brandon Lake (2023) Psalms 23:4-5
The song combines passage through a dark valley with God's provision of a table before enemies, unmistakably drawing from the closing movement of Psalm 23.
Together — Chris Tomlin (2020) Psalms 23:4
The first verse directly invokes Psalm 23's distinctive description of passing through a death-shadowed valley while accompanied by God.
Lord of All — Crowder (2024) Psalms 23:4
The speaker’s approach to a death-shadowed valley while trusting God as a faithful protector unmistakably adapts the psalm’s central image.
NO LONGER BOUND — Forrest Frank (2023) Psalms 23:4
The first verse directly uses Psalm 23's distinctive description of passing through a death-shadowed valley while remaining secure in God's presence.
Christ Is King — Impending Doom (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song directly quotes the phrase about walking through the valley of the shadow of death, which is a well-known line from Psalm 23, emphasizing fearlessness in the face of danger.
Let You Go — Jordan Feliz (2024) Psalms 23:4
The opening uses Psalm 23's distinctive image of passing through a shadowed valley while under God's care.
Can’t Steal My Joy — Josiah Queen (2025) Psalms 23:4
The phrase 'in the valley of the shadow' evokes the imagery of Psalm 23:4, which speaks of walking through dark valleys and finding comfort in God's presence.
Have Your Way — Katy Nichole (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song explicitly references the 'valley of the shadow of death,' which is a direct quote from Psalm 23:4, highlighting themes of fear and divine protection.
LIKE SUMMERTIME — Kelsey Breedlove (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song evokes the imagery of walking through the valley of the shadow of death, paralleling the assurance found in Psalm 23:4 about God's presence providing comfort in dark times.
Infinity — Kings Kaleidoscope (2023) Psalms 23:4
The song's combined imagery of a valley and an encompassing shadow distinctly evokes the psalmist's passage through a death-shadowed valley under God's protective presence.
Fear Not — Lecrae (2022) Psalms 23:4
The Portuguese interlude and Yoruba refrain directly recite portions of Psalm 23 concerning passage through death's valley, God's comforting presence, and the lifelong pursuit of divine goodness and mercy.
Then Christ Came — MercyMe (2022) Psalms 23:4
The song unmistakably adapts Psalm 23's valley imagery, using it to describe deepening darkness and hopelessness before Christ's intervention.
Life’s Railway to Heaven (radio transcription) — Patsy Cline (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song evokes the imagery of guidance through life's journey, paralleling the assurance found in Psalm 23:4 about walking through dark valleys without fear, as the presence of the Savior is emphasized.
Battle Belongs — Phil Wickham (2020) Psalms 23:4
The singer’s movement through threatening darkness, freedom from fear, and security in God’s presence closely reproduce the verse’s distinctive sequence of images.
For the Good — Riley Clemmons (2021) Psalms 23:4
The repeated description of continuing through a dangerous valley while trusting God echoes the psalmist’s confidence in divine presence and protection.
God, Can You Hear Me? — Dax (2026) Psalms 23:4
The imagery of walking through the valley of the shadow of death reflects the themes of fear and seeking comfort found in Psalm 23, where the psalmist expresses trust in God's presence during dark times.
Say It That Way — Kristian Stanfill (2025) Psalms 23:4
The description of living in a dark valley closely evokes the psalmist's passage through the valley of deepest darkness. The song applies that image to depression and sustained emotional suffering.
Meet Me In The Valley — Tasha Layton (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song directly draws on Psalm 23’s assurance that divine goodness and mercy accompany the faithful. Its valley setting and emphasis on God’s protective presence also engage the psalm’s passage through mortal danger.
Defe Defe — Team Eternity Ghana (2024) Psalms 23:4
The pre-chorus closely follows the psalm's movement through profound darkness without fear because God remains present.
Jireh (My Provider) — Limoblaze & Lecrae & Happi (2022) Psalms 23:4
The description of walking through a valley while remaining secure in the Father's care closely paraphrases the psalm's journey through a death-shadowed valley under God's presence.
Valley — THIAGO & DC3 (2026) Psalms 23:4
The song directly quotes the phrase about walking through the valley of the shadow, which is a clear reference to Psalm 23:4, emphasizing God's protection in times of darkness.
I FEEL HOME — Joseph O'Brien (2024) Psalms 23:4
The song invokes Psalm 23's distinctive valley imagery while affirming God's continuing presence during fear, loneliness, and distress.
Miracle Worker - Live — Planetshakers (2025) Psalms 23:4-5
The opening verse closely follows the psalm's movement through a dangerous valley without fear because of God's presence, while the pre-chorus invokes God's table prepared amid adversity.
PRAiiiSE — Matt Crocker (2025) Psalms 23:4
The phrase about being led through 'darkest valleys' resonates with the assurance found in Psalm 23:4, where the psalmist expresses confidence in God's guidance even in perilous times.
Let Go Let God (Gregatron Remix) — 1K Phew & Gregatron & Zaytoven (2024) Psalms 23:4
The combination of traveling through a valley and remaining unafraid closely paraphrases the psalmist's confidence in God's presence amid danger.
Here Again — Lydia Laird (2020) Psalms 23:4
The singer depicts herself walking through a valley while confronting fear, closely invoking the psalmist's journey through a death-shadowed valley under God's protection.
Stories — Pat Barrett (2025) Psalms 23:4
The song explicitly references the phrase about walking through the valley of the shadow of death, which is a direct quote from Psalm 23, highlighting the theme of divine presence in times of fear.
The Detour — FAITHFUL & Savannah Locke & Sarah Kroger & Tamar Chipp (2021) Psalms 23:4
The combined imagery of traveling through a valley and experiencing God’s accompanying presence closely echoes the psalmist’s journey through a threatening valley under the Shepherd’s care.
Waking Me Up (Live) — Chris Burns & Danielle Burns (2025) Psalms 23:4
The third verse directly adopts Psalm 23's distinctive image of passing through the valley under death's shadow while trusting God's presence and protection.
STARS ALIGN — Tedashii & Joey Vantes & Alano Adan & Childlike CiCi & ELI MONTANNA (2024) Psalms 23:4
ELI MONTANNA closely echoes the psalm's description of walking through a dark, threatening valley without being overcome by fear.
All The glory — Nontokozo Mkhize (2025) Psalms 23:4
The fourth verse directly reproduces the psalm's language about passing through a dark valley without fearing evil because God is present.
Let Go Let God — 1K Phew & Zaytoven (2024) Psalms 23:4
The combination of traveling through a valley and remaining unafraid strongly echoes the psalmist's confidence in God's presence while passing through danger.
Satisfy (You Prepare For Us A Table) — The Porter's Gate (2025) Psalms 23:5
The central picture of God preparing a table for his people directly recalls the psalm's portrayal of divine provision and hospitality.
Hallelujah! Amen. (In the Wilderness) — The Porter's Gate (2025) Psalms 23:5
The lavish meal served while enemies remain present specifically paraphrases the psalm's image of God preparing a table before the worshiper's adversaries.
Kingdom II — Allie Paige (2025) Psalms 23:5
The imagery of anointing the head suggests a connection to Psalm 23:5, where anointing symbolizes blessing and divine favor.
Dreaming — Apollo LTD (2024) Psalms 23:5
The image of a continually overflowing cup closely evokes the psalmist’s depiction of God’s abundant provision.
Feast of Your Faithfulness — Bethany Barnard (2021) Psalms 23:5
The prepared table in a hostile or barren setting unmistakably invokes the psalm's image of God providing a meal in the presence of adversity.
Castaway — Jae Jin (2020) Psalms 23:5
The image of possessing an overflowing cup closely echoes Psalm 23's portrayal of God's abundant provision, here placed in tension with the speaker's continuing emotional distress.
Holy Powers — John Mark McMillan (2025) Psalms 23:5-6
The combined imagery of a replenished cup, divine goodness pursuing the speaker, and that care continuing throughout life closely follows the conclusion of Psalm 23.
God of Miracles — Josiah Queen (2020) Psalms 23:5
The image of an empty drinking vessel becoming full and overflowing closely evokes the psalmist's picture of God's provision as an overflowing cup.
joy — Simply Worship, Bec Armour (2025) Psalms 23:5
The opening verse uses the Psalm's distinctive overflowing-cup language to describe God's abundant provision.
Give Me Oil — Joe Mettle & Sandra Boakye-Duah (2024) Psalms 23:5
The paired references to God anointing the singer's head and causing the cup to overflow closely reproduce the concluding banquet imagery of this verse.
Lindo Momento — Julliany Souza (2024) Psalms 23:5
The paired images of oil being placed on the head and receiving a place at a prepared table closely reproduce the host imagery of this verse.
Freedom — xander. & Sam Rivera & Mike Teezy (2025) Psalms 23:5
God’s provision of a feast in the presence of enemies directly reworks the psalm’s table imagery of protection, abundance, and vindication.
The Prayer Of Surrender — John Van Deusen (2025) Psalms 23:5
The request for the Lord to anoint the singer's head closely echoes the psalmist's depiction of God as a generous host who honors and provides for him.
Blessed & Chosen — Zauntee (2024) Psalms 23:5
The image of God setting a table amid enemies and providing a meal closely follows the banquet imagery of Psalm 23.
Weight Of Heaven - Live — Planetshakers (2025) Psalms 23:5
The description of the worshipper's cup overflowing directly adopts Psalm 23's image of God's abundant provision.
ON GOD TIME — DKG KIE (2025) Psalms 23:5
The description of an overflowing cup closely reproduces the psalm's image of God's abundant provision and is directly associated with incoming blessings.
One Drink (Live) — Naomi Raine (2025) Psalms 23:5
The outro explicitly invokes David’s image of God preparing a table for him while his enemies are present.
Highly Favored — Mike Teezy (2024) Psalms 23:5
The image of dining at a table while hostile observers are present clearly adapts the psalm's banquet scene.
I’ve Just Seen Too Much — Big Daddy Weave (2025) Psalms 23:6
The bridge closely echoes David's assurance that divine goodness and mercy accompany him throughout his life.
Certainly — Israel & New Breed (2022) Psalms 23:6
The song repeatedly restates the psalmist's assurance that divine goodness accompanies him throughout his life. The distinctive combination of goodness and following makes the reference unmistakable.
Not Afraid — Hillsong UNITED (2022) Psalms 23:6
The closing refrain directly uses Psalm 23's assurance that God's goodness and covenant love accompany his people throughout their lives.
Let A Little Light In — Jon Guerra (2023) Psalms 23:6
The bridge directly adopts the psalm’s concluding assurance of permanent dwelling in the Lord’s house.
Nunca Fallarás — Elevation Español, Lakewood Music Español, Ingrid Rosario (2026) Psalms 23:6
The description of divine love and grace continually pursuing the singer closely echoes the psalmist’s assurance that God’s goodness and covenant mercy will follow him throughout his life.
Miracle On Your Mind — Sons Of Sunday (2025) Psalms 23:6
The phrase 'goodness and mercy' reflects the sentiment of Psalm 23:6, which speaks of God's continual presence and blessings in the life of the believer.
Secret Place / Goodness of God - Live — Hillsong Worship, Chris Davenport (2022) Psalms 23:6
The bridge personifies divine goodness as actively pursuing the worshiper, closely reflecting the psalm’s assurance that God’s goodness and covenant mercy follow him throughout life.
Look At God — Rhett Walker (2025) Psalms 23:6
The bridge closely adapts Psalm 23's concluding assurance that divine goodness and mercy accompany the believer throughout life.
What a Good God — Paul Baloche (2020) Psalms 23:6
The image of mercy remaining immediately behind the worshipper closely echoes the psalm’s depiction of goodness and mercy following a person throughout life.
Abba Father — Moses Bliss & Godfrey Gad & Ajay Asika & Doris Joseph & Membrane & Festizie & Chizie & S.O.N Music (2025) Psalms 23:6
The lyrics express the idea of God's goodness and mercy following the speaker throughout life, which closely aligns with the sentiment found in Psalm 23:6.
Praise to the Lord the Almighty — Jess Ray (2024) Psalms 23:6
The assurance that divine goodness and mercy will continually accompany the believer closely restates the concluding promise of Psalm 23.
Able — Pastor Mike Jr. & Adia & Tvinci (2023) Psalms 23:6
The song depicts divine grace and mercy actively pursuing the believer, closely adapting the psalm's assurance that goodness and mercy continually follow God's servant.

Psalms 23 (King James Version)

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

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

³ He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

⁵ Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth 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.