A Psalm by David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
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Psalms 23
The LORD is my shepherd
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This chapter in brief
This short psalm, headed 'A Psalm by David', pictures God as a shepherd who provides green pastures and still waters and guides his sheep on right paths. The speaker fears no evil even in the valley of the shadow of death, and then pictures God as a generous host. It is one of the most loved passages of the Bible, often read at funerals and in times of trouble by Jews and Christians alike.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.
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