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Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd

David’s psalm of trust in the Lord as shepherd and host. The shepherd provides, leads, restores and protects through the darkest valley; then the host spreads a table and anoints the guest. Shepherd language was used in the ancient Near East for kings and gods, and Jesus takes it up as the Good Shepherd.

6 of 6 verses connected · 11 talks · 12 verse-to-talk connections

Come, Follow Me 2026Week 34 · August 17–23

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Psalm 23

Psalm titleA Psalm of David.

  1. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (3 connected talks)
  2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (2 connected talks)
  3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (1 connected talk)
  4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (2 connected talks)
  5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. (3 connected talks)
  6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. (1 connected talk)

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