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Psalm 23
Psalm 23
1A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Commentary · verse 1
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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.
Commentary · verses 2-3
God restored souls and guided people into Righteousness.
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.
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.
Commentary · verse 4
Death would not bring fear if we believed God was with us.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Commentary · verse 5
It is understood that in David's culture, a host was expected to provide everything for their guests. If someone invited another to dinner, the safety/refuge of the guest was guaranteed.
For David to say that God "preparest a table before me," he was saying that God's protection was so powerful that he was safe among even the strongest of enemies and deepest affliction.
6Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
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.
Commentary · verse 6
David recognized he would live eternally with God.
This Psalm was considered by some to be the John 10 of the Old Testament.