Psalms
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Psalms 23:3
Psalms 23:3 (KJV) speaks to restoration, healing, and renewal — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”
Jeremiah 30:17“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”
Isaiah 58:8“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
Jeremiah 33:6“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.”
Lamentations 5:21
Common questions
What does Psalms 23:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 23:3 reads: "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." The verse speaks to restoration, healing, and renewal. 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 23:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." is Psalms 23:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 23.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 23:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 23:3 include Isaiah 57:18, Jeremiah 30:17, and Isaiah 58:8. Reading them alongside Psalms 23:3 deepens the theme of restoration.
How can I pray with Psalms 23:3?
Read Psalms 23:3 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.