1A Psalme of David. The Lord is my shepheard, I shall not want. 2He maketh me to rest in greene pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters. 3He restoreth my soule, and leadeth me in the paths of righteousnesse for his Names sake. 4Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me. 5Thou doest prepare a table before me in the sight of mine aduersaries: thou doest anoynt mine head with oyle, and my cuppe runneth ouer. 6Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.
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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