Psalms 23
6 verses
Psalm 23 is a trust depicting God's protective guidance and provision through shepherd and host imagery, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 1. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
The Lord as shepherd implies both provision and direction. Sheep do not graze wherever they like — they are led to green...
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
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He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
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He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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Yea, 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.
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Surely 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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