1The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need. 2He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest, 3he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to his name. 4And when my way lies through a valley of gloom, I fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff comfort me. 5You spread a table for me in face of my foes; with oil you anoint my head, and my cup runs over. 6Surely goodness and love will pursue me --- all the days of my life. In the house of the Lord I will live through the length of the days.
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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