90 English Translations of the Famous Psalm 23: The LORD is my Shepherd

by Michael Dow (Contributor)

Dow Creative Enterprises will donate 50% of all new book royalties to charity to help eligible poor families cover basic living expenses. Psalm 23 is the famous “The LORD is my Shepherd” passage. This beloved psalm inspires, motivates, strengthens faith, gives comfort, provides insight into God’s ways, and helps people experience God’s peace of mind. There are 90 English translations of this passage in this book. Some versions are very similar to each other and others are a bit different. A person could read a passage every day, some passages at once, or even read the whole book in one sitting. This book has a list of questions at the end that can help guide a bible study with a group, a couple, or just a person as they pray to the LORD. May you be strengthened in mind and soul. May this book be used to help you love the LORD your God with all your mind. May the LORD refresh your life as he guides you to refreshing still waters.

Genres: Classics

103 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book about the Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepard. Less than 100 pages and 90 English translations. This would be a wonderful gift to your Bible Study Group or to someone hurting. I was so happy to receive a free copy from the publisher

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is everything I want to see in biblical texts - a comparative of several translations (including many I’ve never heard of) that doesn’t push you into one line of thinking over an other - simply the Word speaking to people in as many different ways and styles as possible in order to be personable and relatable to all - and in doing so, making it easier to understand the most vital portions and understandings of the text as a whole.

If I were to make any suggestion, it would be the questions at the end of the book. While these could easily serve as a guide for group settings, reading this on my own, I found myself flipping back and wishing some of these were sprinkled throughout the translations for me to think on as I was reading and trying to understand the variations.

Disclaimer - I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for this honest and unbiased review.

[Garry Boyette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book. Interesting to see all the different interpretations of the 23rd. Psalm. I am using this every Sunday to start the Sunday School class that I teach.

[Susan Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book on different English translations of the 23rd Psalm. Very interesting and enjoyable.

[Kea4 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very interesting to read. Seeing how the different translations line up or are different is very eye-opening. Enjoyed it.

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[GG · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
What an interesting book.
I’ve only read a few of the Bible translations shared in this book, and I always go back to the King James Version.
Now I see why.
So much is lost in some of the translations.
Mercy is such a blessed concept, yet the word is often changed to kindness.
Dwelling in the house of the Lord forever is such a promise, but this too is lost in some translations.

I did enjoy reading them all, and finding wordings that were very comforting to me.
I lack nothing…..

This book would be a great comfort to those going thru an especially difficult time.

[Bthompson2500gmail.com · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun study in Bible verses. I thought it was really interesting to be able to compare the different wordings of Psalm 23 side by side, and think of how it influences how we interpret the Bible.
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[Kyle Parrish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having 90 translations side by side is great for an in-depth study of the Word. If I had to provide some constructive criticisms, I would say that I would have loved to see more context for the different translations. Most of these translations are foreign to me and I would love to see a small amount of info as to when and where they were written. This could help in understanding the differences in word choice while also providing some historical context.
Additionally, in the epilogue, the compiler shares which translation is their favorite, but they do not expound on why. It would be nice to see some more input here. For example, I could say that the New King James translation is my favorite because of how well known and iconic it is. Even non-religious people are familiar with this particular translation of the Psalm.
One thing that is great in this book is the inclusion of some excellent discussion questions in the back. This is great for both individual and group studies.

[G Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

90 English Translations of Psalms 23 compiled by Michael Dow is a wonderful resource to have on your bookshelf. Psalms 23 is a psalm that has provided inspiration to million, if not billions, of souls through the generations since written. What Dow has done is placed all of the many different variations and translations of this Psalm into one easy to read book.

This book allows you to see the nuances of each translation and explore the word differences to gain new meaning from each verse. Many books have been written on this chapter, but here Dow allows the words of this chapter to speak in 90 different ways.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love looking at the minor difference between different translations of The Bible. Personally, I liked thinking about the difference between "I shall not want" and "I lack nothing". Having all the translations back to back is super convenient and good for all Christians, especially those fans of this Psalm.

[Elle · Rating 5 out of 5]

“90 English Translations of the Famous Psalms 23”allows for a deeper contemplation of a well known verse. Each translation varies subtly in tone, word choice, and rhythm, inviting the reader to ruminate on the changing but similar meanings. This book i great for meditation and reflective prayer practice. It also makes for a nice gift when you want to share the message of guidance and comfort.

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent comparative study tool for both personal and group use. The questions at the back of the book would be perfect for a Bible study group. I found it very interesting to be able to observe the little nuances in the different translations.

[Margaret Tjapkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had no idea there were so many Bible translations! I found it very enlightening to read Psalm 23 from the various sources. It gave me a broader view of the Psalm and helped me appreciate the beautiful Psalm all the more!

[Moonshadow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book,’it includes 90 translations of psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd! It is well worth reading especially in a meditative mode.

[Aubrey Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun to read one version each day. I enjoyed finding the differences between the version of Psalm 23. My favorite was #14 Christian Community Version.

[Joanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this book from Goodreads. It was interesting look at 90 different ways of Psalms 23 is written.

[Claudette Warwick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really getting the same message with each page turned.

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully done collection of a treasured passage of the Scriptures. Grateful for my gifted copy that I will back to year after year.

[Sandra Beck]

One bible left out was the one the Jehovah's Witness use which was rewritten by a man.....But found the book very informative....
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[Margo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read , enjoyed the book.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son asks me to say psalm 23 every night, so it's been really fun to read a different translation every night.

Thanks to the publisher for the copy and goodreads for hosting the giveaway.

[Suzy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

The simplicity and purity of this compilation makes it perfect for personal or group Bible study. I have enjoyed reading it with my 8 year old and discussing the differences we’ve noticed in each translation. God’s word, pure and holy, teaches us the deep things of who He is, even in the simple study of His Word alone. I am thankful to have received this book for review from the publisher.

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gifted it to Sharon 12/17/2022