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Still Waters (Psalm 23)
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Jul 20, 2026 updated
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Leanna Crawford's song 'Still Waters' is a contemporary Christian piece that draws directly from Psalm 23, using its imagery to address anxiety and fear. The lyrics recount advice from a great aunt to memorize scripture, specifically Psalm 23, as a tool against anxiety. The song repeatedly affirms trust in God as a shepherd who provides peace and safety even in difficult valleys. It emphasizes the power of God's word to calm the soul and the belief that God's goodness and mercy follow the believer. The song is a personal declaration of faith and reliance on God's presence.
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Great Aunt Maurine said at a hundred and three
"Write scripture on your heart for when you need it
'Cause anxiety hates Psalm 23
So just say it to yourself 'til you believe it"
And I'm feeling like I'm needin' it right now
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters 'til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters I'm safe
Lord, I believe You can set me at ease
Turn this broken piece in me to peace and quiet
I know there's power in Your word
So I'll sing it over and over 'til my soul's reminded
Oh, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters 'til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters I'm safe
Still waters run through any valley I could find
I'm laying fear down here at Heaven's riverside
Your word has been true in every season of my life
Yes, I believe, yes, I believe that
Still waters run through any valley I could find
I'm laying fear down here at Heaven's riverside
Your word has been true in every season of my life
I believe, yes, I believe
Oh, the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He leads me by still waters 'til my fears are gone
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Oh, I know You are with me, my Father, my friend
Your goodness and mercy will follow me all of my days
I know by Your still waters I'm safe