“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
What’s inside
- Psalm 23 wall print, classic (p3): the full psalm with “A Psalm of David.” and verse numbers in a double frame (about 18 pt)
- Psalm 23 in large print (p4): all six verses at 24 pt, for older eyes, hospital visits and memorial handouts
- “The LORD is my shepherd” print (p5): verse 1 as big typography
- 3 Psalm 23 coloring pages (p6–8): still waters (verse 2), my cup runneth over (verse 5), goodness and mercy (verse 6). Outline lettering to color plus a scene, black line art only
- 8 cut-out verse cards (p9): a title card, one card per verse and a “my favourite line” card
- Copywork (p10–11): trace each verse in grey, then write it on the lines
- Learn Psalm 23 in 7 days (p12): one verse a day with checkboxes, plus first-letter prompts for every verse
- Fill in the missing words (p13) with a word bank, and its answer key on a separate page (p14)
- Reflect and pray (p15): one question for each verse
- Start-here page (how to print, contents, ideas for homes, classes and churches) and a closing page
Psalm 23 KJV: the full text
Here is the 23rd Psalm in the King James Version, word for word as it appears in the printable.
A Psalm of David.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 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.”
Psalm 23 wall art and large print
Page 3 is a classic framed print of the whole psalm. It fits an 8×10 in frame when printed with “Fit to page”, or an A4 frame from the A4 PDF. Page 4 sets all six verses at 24 pt for anyone who finds small print hard to read. Page 5 is a simple “The LORD is my shepherd” typography print for a nursery, hallway or office. White card stock or matte photo paper works best.
Psalm 23 coloring pages
Three free coloring pages with outline lettering and a scene. Still waters (verse 2): green pastures, a winding stream and two sheep. My cup runneth over (verse 5): an overflowing cup, a flask of oil and bread on a table. Goodness and mercy (verse 6): a path up to a house on a hill. Each page also prints the whole verse. They are simple enough for children and detailed enough for adults to relax with.
Psalm 23 for kids: memorize it in a week
The 7-day plan adds one verse a day, and on day 7 children say the whole psalm. The first-letter prompts (for example “T L i m s; I s n w.” for verse 1) help them recall each verse without reading it. Then the fill-in worksheet checks 18 key words, with the answer key on a separate page so teachers can keep it back.
Psalm 23 for a funeral or memorial
Psalm 23 is often read at funerals and memorial services. Print the large-print page as a handout, or tuck a verse card into a sympathy card.
“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.”
How to print
- Download the US Letter or A4 PDF (same 16 pages).
- Print at 100% (“Actual size”). For framing, print page 3, 4 or 5 on white card stock; for an 8×10 frame, use “Fit to page”.
- Print the coloring pages on plain paper. Print the verse cards on card stock and cut along the dashed lines.
- For a class, print pages 12–14 and keep page 14 (the answer key) for yourself.
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Related reading: Bible verses about rest · restoration · fear · God always being with us · goodness of God · peace · comfort and strength · grief · funeral · lost loved ones · Bible verses for kids
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Psalm 23 printable really free?
Yes. All 16 pages are free to download and print for personal, family, classroom, church and memorial use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell it.
Which Bible translation is it?
The King James Version (KJV). Every verse was checked word for word against the KJV text, including the heading “A Psalm of David.” and LORD in capitals where the KJV uses it for God’s name.
Is there a large print Psalm 23?
Yes. Page 4 prints all six verses at 24 pt on one page. For even bigger text, print it on tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3 paper with “Fit to page”.
Are there Psalm 23 coloring pages?
Yes, three: “He leadeth me beside the still waters” (verse 2), “My cup runneth over” (verse 5) and “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me” (verse 6). Each has outline letters and a scene to color, in black line art that prints well on any home printer.
Can I use it for a funeral or memorial service?
Yes. Many families print the large-print page as a handout or slip a verse card into a sympathy card or program. Printing copies for a service is fine; please don’t sell them.
How can kids memorize Psalm 23?
Use the 7-day plan on page 12: one new verse a day, with first-letter prompts to practise from. On day 7 they say the whole psalm. The copywork pages and the fill-in worksheet help it stick.
Does the fill-in-the-blank worksheet have an answer key?
Yes. The worksheet on page 13 has 18 missing words and a word bank, and the answer key is on page 14, a separate page, so you can hand out the worksheet without the answers.
What size are the wall prints?
The PDFs come in US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4. Print with “Fit to page” for an 8×10 in frame, or use the A4 PDF for A4 frames. Card stock or matte photo paper gives the cleanest result.
Free for personal, family, classroom, church and memorial use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell. Scripture from the King James Version (public domain in the US).
