Psalm 23:1–6
The good shepherd
David, once a shepherd himself, describes the Lord as the Shepherd who leads, feeds and protects. The psalm moves from green pastures to the darkest valley and ends at a table of welcome. Its promise is not an easy road but a faithful companion on every part of it.
Psalm 23:1–6
1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
King James Version (1769). Public domain in the United States.
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