Psalms 23 WBT
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).
1A Psalm of David. The 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.
4Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shades 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 my 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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