1Yahweh is my shepherd; I will not lack for anything. 2In grassy pastures he makes me lie down; by quiet waters he leads me. 3He restores my life. He leads me in ⌞correct paths⌟ for the sake of his name. 4Even when I walk in a dark valley, I fear no evil because you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare before me a table in the presence of my oppressors. You anoint my head with oil; my cup is overflowing. 6Surely goodness and loyal love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will stay in the house of Yahweh ⌞for a very long time⌟.
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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