Psalm 23 (KJV)

The text, King James Version

1. 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4. 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.
5. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6. 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.

Summary of the chapter

From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.

Confidence in God's grace and care. --"The Lord is my shepherd." In these words, the believer is taught to express his satisfaction in the care of the great Pastor of the universe, the Redeemer and Preserver of men. With joy he reflects that he has a shepherd, and that shepherd is Jehovah. A flock of sheep, gentle and harmless, feeding in verdant pastures, under the care of a skilful, watchful, and tender shepherd, forms an emblem of believers brought back to the Shepherd of their souls. The…