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Psalm 23:1-3 KJV
Psalms · chapter 23 · verses 1–3 · King James Version
A Psalm of David.1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Psalm 23:1-3 · King James Version
Psalm 23:1-3 in context
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4Yea, 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.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Commentary
Cross references
- 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
- Revelation 22:1
- Ezekiel 34:13-14
- Psalms 46:4
- Revelation 21:6
Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnesstsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- restorethshûwbto turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figurativelyH7725 →
- shepherdrâʻâhto tend a flockH7462 →
- pasturesnâʼâha homeH4999 →
- leadethnâhalproperly, to run with asparkleH5095 →
- leadethnâchâhto guideH5148 →
- greendesheʼa sproutH1877 →
- stillmᵉnûwchâhrepose or peacefullyH4496 →
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From three very comfortable premises David, in this psalm, draws three very comfortable conclusions, and teaches us to do so too. We are saved by hope, and that hope will not make us ashamed, because it is well grounded. It is the duty of Christians to encourage themselves in the Lord their God;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6