Psalms
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2
Psalms 23:2 (KJV) speaks to rest, peace, and rest in God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
Genesis 2:3“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:2“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
Isaiah 30:15“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18
Common questions
What does Psalms 23:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 23:2 reads: "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters." The verse speaks to rest, peace, and rest in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 23 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 23:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters." is Psalms 23:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 23.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 23:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 23:2 include Genesis 2:3, Psalms 116:7, and Psalms 127:2. Reading them alongside Psalms 23:2 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Psalms 23:2?
Read Psalms 23:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.