Free Psalm 23 Coloring Page for Kids: When I was little, I made a burlap wall hanging at VBS with felt letters spelling out “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” I hung it in my room and read it every day. And every day I thought the same thing: Why don’t I want the Lord as my Shepherd? I would quietly pray and assure God that I did, in fact, want Him very much, despite what the verse seemed to say. 😂
If you grew up with the KJV, you might understand my confusion. Some versions handle this so much more clearly, like the NIV’s “I lack nothing” or the CSB’s “I have what I need.” That confusion is actually one of the reasons I made this free Psalm 23 coloring page available in six different Bible versions. No matter which translation your family, class, or church uses, there is a version here for you.
Whether you teach Sunday School, homeschool at home, lead children’s church, or just want something meaningful for family Bible time, this Bible coloring page is ready to print and go.
Why You’ll Love This Free Psalm 23 Coloring Page
It works with your Bible version. This coloring page comes in CSB, ESV, KJV, NASB, NIV, and NKJV. No more searching around for a version that matches what your kids are memorizing. There is also a lined version included if you want kids to copy the verse themselves. (Great for use in other languages!)
The illustration is hand-drawn and full of life. This Bible coloring page features a cheerful shepherd with his staff, a fluffy sheep, and a beautiful pasture. It is the kind of scene kids actually want to color, not just a verse on an otherwise blank page.
It is low prep. Print it. Hand it out. That is it. This printable coloring page is a great fit for last-minute Sunday School prep or an easy addition to your homeschool Bible time.
It is meaningful, not just busywork. Psalm 23 is one of those passages that grows with you. I recited it to myself as a child when I couldn’t sleep, and honestly, I still do. There is something about these words that brings real peace. Even a few quiet minutes with this page can help God’s Word settle into your child’s heart and will bring them comfort and peace for years to come.
Ways to Use This Psalm 23 Coloring Page
- Sunday School or children’s church: Print a copy for each child to color during the lesson or take home as a reminder of what they learned.
- Homeschool Bible time: Use it to introduce or wrap up a lesson on Psalm 23. Pair it with a short discussion about what it means to trust God as our shepherd.
- Family devotions: Color it together at the table while you talk through the passage. Even young children can participate.
- Quiet bag or early finisher activity: Keep a few copies on hand for those moments when kids need something calm and purposeful to do.
- Bulletin board display: Let kids color their pages and then create a classroom or hallway display around Psalm 23.
- Scripture memorization: Use the lined version and have older kids write the verse themselves as a copy-work activity.
Looking for More Psalm 23 Resources?
If you are teaching a full Psalm 23 unit, I have several resources that go beautifully with this coloring page.
- Psalm 23 Resource Bundle — This complete set includes 12 coloring pages in all six Bible versions, teaching posters, mini cards, a fun puzzle, and an adorable shepherd and sheep stand-up paper puppet craft. It is everything you need to really bring this passage to life for kids, and you can use it year after year.
- Psalm 23 Teaching Posters and Mini Cards — These full-color, hand-illustrated posters walk through each verse of Psalm 23 with bright visuals kids love. Great for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or lesson visuals.
- Psalm 23 Puzzle for Kids — A fun way for kids to review the passage. This 12-piece puzzle comes in two sizes: a huge floor puzzle and an individual craft size.
- Psalm 23 Shepherd Craft — This cut-and-paste shepherd and sheep craft is a favorite. Use it to make stick puppets, a diorama, individual crafts, or bulletin board decor.
Want More Free Bible Coloring Pages?
If you love simple, scripture-based coloring pages, here are a few more sets you might want to grab:
- Jesus’ Birth Coloring Pages — These Bible coloring pages feature 22 large pictures and 22 mini cards that tell the story of Jesus’ birth, from Gabriel speaking to Zechariah in the temple to Mary and Joseph fleeing to Egypt.
- Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Coloring Pages — Make learning about Jesus’ Death and Resurrection fun and meaningful with these hand-drawn 29 Easter Coloring Pages & Mini Cards! These pages tell the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, from the Triumphal Entry to Jesus’ Ascension.
- Fruit of the Spirit Coloring Pages and Mini Cards — Twelve activity booklet pages to help kids learn the Fruit of the Spirit. Come in multiple Bible versions!
- Ten Commandments Activity Booklet Pages — Twelve pages to help kids learn each commandment.
Grab Your Free Psalm 23 Coloring Page Now!
This page is totally free. Sign up in the green box below to grab your copy in all six Bible versions plus the lined option, perfect for copywork, memorization practice, or use in a different language.
I hope it gives your kids a small, simple way to discover the peace of Psalm 23 for themselves. The Lord really is our Shepherd, and He really does take care of us. What a gift it is to help children know that!
May God bless you!
