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

Psalm 23

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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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1A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
2He causes me to lie down in pastures of tender grass, || He leads me by quiet waters.
3He refreshes my soul, || He leads me in paths of righteousness || For His Name’s sake;
4Also—when I walk in a valley of death-shade, || I fear no evil, for You [are] with me, || Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me.
5You arrange a table before me, || In front of my adversaries, || You have anointed my head with oil, || My cup is full!
6Surely goodness and kindness pursue me || All the days of my life, || And my dwelling [is] in the house of YHWH, || For [the] length of [my] days!
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 23

  • Psalm 23A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
  • Psalm 23:1A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
  • Psalm 23:1-3A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
  • Psalm 23:2-3He causes me to lie down in pastures of tender grass, || He leads me by…
  • Psalm 23:4Also—when I walk in a valley of death-shade, || I fear no evil, for You…

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