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About this chapterThe best-loved psalm pictures the Lord as a shepherd who provides everything needed: rest, quiet water, restored strength and right paths. Even in the darkest valley David fears no harm because God is with him, his rod and staff bringing comfort. The image then shifts to a host who prepares a table in the presence of enemies, honors his guest and overflows his cup. David is confident that goodness and mercy will follow him, and that he will dwell in God's house for good.

The best-loved psalm pictures the Lord as a shepherd who provides everything needed: rest, quiet water, restored strength and right paths. Even in the darkest valley David fears no harm because God is with him, his rod and staff bringing comfort. The image then shifts to a host who prepares a table in the presence of enemies, honors his guest and overflows his cup. David is confident that goodness and mercy will follow him, and that he will dwell in God's house for good.

Themes

  • The Lord as shepherd
  • Comfort in dark valleys
  • Lifelong goodness

Key verses

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Psalms 23

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1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. 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 overflows. 6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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