Psalm 23:1-4 KJV

Psalms · chapter 23 · verses 1–4 · 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. 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.Psalm 23:1-4 · King James Version

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Psalm 23:1-4 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.

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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Commentary

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

Cross references

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 →
valleygayʼa gorge (from its lofty sidesH1516 →
greendesheʼa sproutH1877 →

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