1Yahweh, is my shepherd—I shall not want: 2In pastures of tender grass, he maketh me lie down, Unto restful waters, he leadeth me; 3My life, he restoreth, He guideth me in right paths, for the sake of his Name. 4Yea, though I walk through a valley death-shadowed, I will fear no harm, for, thou, art with me, Thy rod and thy staff, they, comfort me. 5Thou spreadest before me a table, in face of mine adversaries, Thou hast anointed, with oil, my head, My cup, hath run over. 6Surely, goodness and lovingkindness, will pursue me, all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of Yahweh, evermore.
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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