Psalms 23 WEB
Summary: Perhaps the most beloved psalm, Psalm 23 casts God as a shepherd who leads the psalmist "beside still waters" and restores his soul (v. 2-3), then shifts the image to a host who prepares a table and anoints his head even "in the presence of my enemies" (v. 5). Its central line of trust, "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me" (v. 4), has made it a standard text at funerals across traditions. It closes with quiet confidence: "I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever" (v. 6).
1Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.
2He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
6Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
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