Psalm 23
This psalm of trust portrays God as a benevolent shepherd who provides, guides, protects, and comforts His people. It speaks of divine care, provision, and hospitality. It is traditionally prayed for comfort, guidance, protection, and reassurance in times of fear, loss, or uncertainty.
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A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
1 A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Even 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.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
Hebrew numbering, the one used in most Bibles and searches. In Catholic liturgy (Greek numbering) this psalm may appear one number lower between 10 and 147.