Psalms 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- KJV
- The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- WEB
- The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
- ASV
- Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- DARBY
- {A Psalm of David.} Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- BLB
- A Psalm of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> YHWH [is] my shepherd; I shall not lack.
- ÅB
- En salme av David.
Herren er min hyrde,
jeg mangler ingenting. - OTB
- Herren er min hyrde,
jeg mangler ingenting. - B1930
- En salme av David. Herren er min hyrde, mig fattes intet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Short explanation
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. The image shows a shepherd who provides and leads. Note the word my: the psalm is personal.
Context: A psalm of David often read when someone needs comfort and security.
See also: Psalms 23:4, John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11
The explanation was written by an AI and has not yet been reviewed by a person. All explanations
Cross references
Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Read in contextJohn 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
Read in contextIsaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
Read in contextJohn 10:27–30
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
Read in contextJohn 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
Read in contextRevelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
Read in contextMatthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Read in context1 Peter 2:25
For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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