This publication provides a formal vocal score for Franz Schubert’s setting of Psalm 23, designed to facilitate choral performance through precise musical notation. The work serves as a practical resource for choirs, featuring the original German text alongside an English translation provided by John Rutter. It functions as a pedagogical and performance tool for vocal ensembles seeking to interpret this specific Romantic-era sacred composition.

Experts and choral directors frequently utilize this edition as a standard, reliable reference for performance preparation. The inclusion of John Rutter’s translation is widely regarded as a helpful feature for English-speaking ensembles performing this classical repertoire.