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Psalms Chapter 23 (WEB)

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Psalm 23 - The LORD Is My Shepherd
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1 > Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 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.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in Yahweh's house forever.

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

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

Ezekiel 17:2 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalm closes with a table prepared before enemies, an anointed head, and a promise that goodness and mercy follow all the days of life. See how that provision echoes in Philippians 4:19, or read on to Psalms 24.