The Psalms
The Psalter is the heart of Orthodox prayer. The Psalms express every movement of the human soul before God — praise, lament, thanksgiving, repentance, and trust.
The Two Ways
Wisdom"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked."
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Trust"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want."
Have Mercy on Me, O God
Repentance"Create in me a clean heart, O God."
Under the Shelter of the Most High
Protection"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High."
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Praise"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits."
With My Voice I Cry to the Lord
Supplication"I pour out my complaint before Him."
Psalm 23 (22) — Complete Text
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His Name's sake. Even 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 my enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.