The Lord as Shepherd

Psalm 23:1

“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Read in Context

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.

Context

David, who was himself a shepherd, describes God's care and provision using the metaphor of a shepherd.

Application

When we trust God as our shepherd, we can be confident that all our needs will be met.

KJVKing James Version

“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

YLTYoung's Literal Translation

“A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,”

WEBWorld English Bible

“A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”

John 10:11Isaiah 40:11Ezekiel 34:15

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