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Still Waters (Psalm 23)
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Jun 23, 2026 updated
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Leanna Crawford's song 'Still Waters (Psalm 23)' is a contemporary worship piece that directly draws from Psalm 23. The lyrics recount a family member's advice to memorize scripture to combat anxiety, and the song becomes a personal declaration of trust in God's provision and peace. Crawford repeats the psalm's imagery of the Lord as shepherd leading by still waters, even through dark valleys. The song emphasizes God's presence, goodness, and mercy as sources of safety and calm. It is a prayerful meditation on finding peace in God's word during anxious times.
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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 needing 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
O 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 say 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
O 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
I believe, yes I believe
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
O 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