Psalm 23

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Psalm 23 expresses David's confidence in God's love and guidance. David sees God as his shepherd, who provides him with everything he needs and protects him from harm. The psalm encourages trust in God, even in the face of danger, and shows the benefits of being one of God's sheep.

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David

The Lord is my Shepherd

1 {A Psalm of David.} The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
{A Psalm of <a href="/bible/biblical-figures/David">David</a>.} 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.
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.

Commentary

Psalm 23 is perhaps the most well-known of all the psalms. Its comforting imagery of a gentle and caring shepherd has brought hope and encouragement to readers for centuries. David begins by declaring that the Lord is his shepherd, indicating a deep personal relationship. He describes the care and provision of the shepherd, stating that God makes him lie down in green pastures and leads him beside still waters. David's trust in God is evident as he declares, "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." The psalm ends with David praising God for his goodness and mercy, and expressing his desire to dwell in God's presence forever. This psalm is a reminder that God is with us no matter what we face and we can trust in Him completely.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 23 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 6 verses in Psalm, chapter 23.