1Jehovah is my shepherd, I shall not want. 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. 4Yea, tho I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou are with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. 5Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over. 6Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah forever.
CommentaryMatthew Henry's Concise Commentary+
Commentary
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Verses 1-6
Confidence in God's grace and care. The believing language of every gracious soul: 'The Lord is my shepherd.' Christ is that good Shepherd. Under the care of this shepherd we want for nothing necessary; he restoreth our souls when wandering, supplies us with grace, gives us rest when wearied. Death is a dark valley, but the Christian fears no evil there, for Christ is with him. Shall we doubt his goodness when in life it has followed us, or his mercy when at the last we are gathered to the house of the Lord forever?
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