1A Psalm of David. Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> my shepherd, I do not lack, 2In pastures of tender grass He causeth me to lie down, By quiet waters He doth lead me. 3My soul He refresheth, He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, For His name's sake, 4Also--when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou <FI>art<Fi> with me, Thy rod and Thy staff--they comfort me. 5Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full! 6Only--goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling <FI>is<Fi> in the house of Jehovah, For a length of 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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