Psalms — Chapter 23

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Psalms 23

¹Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

²He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

³He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name`s sake.

⁴Even 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.

⁵You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.

⁶Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in Yahweh's house forever.

So too the soul suffers from inherent liability to weakness, weariness, mistrust of God, and inability to rest upon His precious promises.

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Historical

Exell observes three dimensions of Elohim's redundant blessing: First, natural blessing exceeds mere utility.

Psalms 23:7Universaldivine abundanceGod's character

The first figure—the shepherd—depicts Yahweh's intimate care over the soul's journey.

He ascribes his peaceful happiness not to his own skill, but to Adonai's kindly guidance—the same God who once led his flocks to green pastures.