Psalms 23 · King James Version
What it is about
The psalm of the good shepherd. David describes God as a shepherd who cares for him: he gives him rest and food, leads him along the right path and stays with him even in the darkest valley, so he has nothing to fear. It ends with the confidence that God's goodness and mercy will follow him all his life.
Key verses:Psalms 23:1Psalms 23:4Psalms 23:6
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. 4Yea, 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. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine 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.