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Psalms Chapter 23 (GENEVA1599)

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Psalms Chapter 23 (GENEVA1599)
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1 A Psalme of David. The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to rest in greene pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soule, and leadeth me in the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake.

4 Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.

5 Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer.

6 Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this chapter of Psalms focus on?
Psalm 23 pictures the LORD as a shepherd who provides rest, guidance, and protection, even 'through the valley of the shadow of death' (v.4), and as a generous host who prepares a table and anoints the speaker's head with oil (v.5).
What does 'I shall not want' mean in Psalm 23:1?
It means the speaker lacks nothing because the LORD is his shepherd -- the opening declaration the rest of the psalm illustrates with images of pasture, water, and a prepared table. See Psalms 23:1.
How does the psalm end?
Verse 6 closes with confidence that 'goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,' and a resolve to 'dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.'

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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