Psalm 23:1 in every era
Read the original
King James Version: “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1
World English Bible: “Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1
Both translations are in the public domain. The Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z and Gen Alpha versions are creative paraphrases written by BIBLERAS to echo the verse in each generation’s voice — they are not Bible translations. Learn more.
Psalm 23:1, generation by generation
70s
The Lord is my shepherd. I've got everything I need. Groovy.
80s
The Lord is my shepherd. I have everything I need. Totally tubular.
90s
The Lord is my shepherd. I've got everything I need. Word.
Y2K
The Lord is my shepherd. I have everything I need. Fully downloaded.
Boomer
The Lord is my shepherd. I've got everything I need.
Gen X
The Lord's my shepherd. I'm good. Really. I don't need anything else.
Millennial
The Lord is my shepherd, so I'm not missing out on anything that matters. Zero FOMO.
Gen Z
the Lord is my shepherd. i lack nothing. literally unbothered.
Gen Alpha
The Lord is my shepherd. I have everything I need. Inventory: full.
Psalm 23:1 in BIBLERAS Styles
Styles are playful BIBLERAS voices: same verse, same meaning, a different way of saying it. Creative interpretations, not Bible translations.
Space Sage
MY SHEPHERD, THE LORD IS. LACK NOTHING, I SHALL.
Game Show
PSALM 23:1. WHAT IS: THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT?
Pirate
The Lord be my shepherd, matey. I'll want for nothin'.
Cowboy Gospel
THE LORD'S MY SHEPHERD, PARTNER. I AIN'T LACKIN' A THING.
Southern Grandma
The Lord is my shepherd, y'all. I don't need another thing.
Gamer Mode
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD. NOTHING MISSING FROM MY LOADOUT.
Corporate
Oversight provided by the Lord, my shepherd. Resource gaps: none.
Lawyer
The Lord is hereby designated my shepherd; accordingly, I shall not want.
Caveman
LORD MY SHEPHERD. ME NEED NOTHING.
Redneck Scripture
THE LORD'S MY SHEPHERD. I GOT EVERYTHING I NEED AND THEN SOME.
Rap / Hip-Hop
THE LORD'S MY SHEPHERD, HE LEADS THE WAY. I DON'T LACK A THING, NOT A SINGLE DAY.
Robot
SHEPHERD = THE_LORD NEEDS_UNMET = 0
Size guide
Unisex sizing. Measurements are the garment laid flat, in inches. Between sizes or like a relaxed fit? Size up.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirt chest width | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| T-shirt length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Sweatshirt chest width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sweatshirt length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Measurements are approximate and come from the blank manufacturers (Bella + Canvas 3001, Gildan 18000); allow ±1 inch.