This psalm was adapted in 1985 by English composer, John Rutter, into a musical score for mixed choir plus orchestra (or chamber ensemble), and this was part of his "Requiem". My high school choir performed the entire score in 1989. We don't have a recording, but here's an exceptional one, performed by the Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia: #music
PSALM 23
The Lord the Shepherd of His People
A Psalm of David.
1
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3
He restores my soul;
He leads 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 You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs 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
Forever.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2023&version=NKJV
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