Psalm, Chanted or Spoken by the Leader
Psalm 23
You, O God, are my shepherd, I shall not want.
You make me lie down in green pastures;
you lead me beside still waters;
You restore my soul.
You lead me down right pathways in your name.
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.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of God forever.
or
Psalm 42
As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for you, for the living God.
When shall I behold your face?
My tears have been my food day and night,
while voices ask, “Where is your God?”
Why are you so heavy, O my soul,
Why are you so weary within me?
Trust in God; for I shall praise that holy voice
and find my help in that holy face.