Psalms 23

The Lord is my shepherd

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.a ²He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.b ³He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.c

⁴Even 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.d ⁵You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.e ⁶Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.f

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Psalm 23 is perhaps the most beloved chapter in the entire Psalter, a poem of radical trust in God as Shepherd and Host. David moves from the pastoral imagery of green pastures and still waters through the dark valley of death's shadow, arriving at a table prepared in the presenc

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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 23(8)

Anoint Cup House Rod Shadow Soul Staff Valley

Bible Characters· Psalms 23(1)

David

References· Psalms 23

a: v.1 — I am the Good Shepherd: John 10:11, 1 Peter 2:25; Philippians 4:19, John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, John 10:27-30, John 10:14, Revelation 7:17, Matthew 6:33, 1 Peter 2:25, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Hebrews 13:5-6
b: v.2 — Revelation 7:17, Revelation 22:1, Ezekiel 34:13-14, Psalms 46:4, Revelation 21:6, Isaiah 49:9-10, Revelation 22:17, Isaiah 30:23, Job 34:29
c: v.3 — Isaiah 42:16, Psalms 31:3, Psalms 19:7, Psalms 51:10, Psalms 143:8-10, Psalms 5:8, Psalms 51:12, Job 33:30, Proverbs 8:20, Revelation 3:19
d: v.4 — Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 118:6, Psalms 138:7, Isaiah 43:1-2, Psalms 3:6, Psalms 46:1-3, Luke 1:79, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Micah 7:14, Psalms 27:1-4
e: v.5 — Ephesians 3:20, Psalms 92:10, Psalms 45:7, Psalms 16:5, 1 John 2:20, Psalms 31:19-20, Job 36:16, 1 John 2:27, 2 Corinthians 1:21, Isaiah 25:6
f: v.6 — Psalms 27:4, 2 Timothy 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Psalms 36:7-10, Psalms 16:11, Psalms 73:24-26, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Psalms 103:17, Psalms 30:11-12, Psalms 17:15

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