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Psalms 23

David pictures the LORD as a shepherd who provides rest, restores the soul and leads in right paths. Even in the valley of the shadow of death, there is no need to fear, for God is present. The psalm ends with goodness and mercy following him and a home in God's house forever.

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Key verses

  • Verse 1With God as shepherd, nothing essential is missing.
  • Verse 4The centre of the psalm: no fear even in death's shadow, because God is there.
  • Verse 6God's goodness follows for life and beyond.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.SelectedPsalms 23:1Ask

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.SelectedPsalms 23:2Ask

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.SelectedPsalms 23:3Ask

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.SelectedPsalms 23:4Ask

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.SelectedPsalms 23:5Ask

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.SelectedPsalms 23:6Ask

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