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Psalms 23:1

Protection and safetyGod's faithfulnessContentmentGuidance and decisions
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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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

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