A shepherd leads sheep beside water, through a ravine, and toward an abundant table

Psalm 23:4

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Chapter overview
Psalm 23 portrays life under a shepherd's attentive care: rest, restoration, right paths, courage in deep shadow, an abundant table, anointing, and the promise of enduring welcome and belonging at home.
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1Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.
2He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing streams.
3He revives me. He guides me along the right paths because that's the kind of person he is.
4Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of any evil, because you are right there with me; your rod and your staff protect me.
5You prepare a banquet for me before my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with olive oil. My cup is so full it overflows!
6I'm absolutely certain that your goodness and trustworthy love will be with me all through my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Verses to memorize from Psalm 23

  • Psalm 23Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.
  • Psalm 23:1Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.
  • Psalm 23:1-3Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.
  • Psalm 23:2-3He gives me rest in green fields. He leads me towards quietly flowing…
  • Psalm 23:4Even when I walk through the valley dark as death, I'm not afraid of…

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