Psalms 23

The Lord Is My Shepherd

1 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is my shepherd; I shall not want. References Lord: Psalms 84:11. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:11, Matthew 6:33, John 10:11, 10:14, Romans 8:32, Philippians 4:19, 1 Peter 2:25, 5:4, Revelation 7:17 +5

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:4, Job 34:29, Isaiah 30:23, Revelation 7:17, 21:6, 22:1, 22:17 +2

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Righteousness: Psalms 5:8, Proverbs 8:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 19:7, 31:3, 51:10, 51:12, 79:9, Job 33:30, Isaiah 42:16, Revelation 3:19 +5

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. Parallel theme: Psalms 3:6, 46:11, 118:6, 138:7, Isaiah 41:10, Micah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, 28:20, Luke 1:79, 2 Timothy 4:22 +5

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:5, 45:7, 92:10, 104:15, Job 36:16, John 16:22, 2 Corinthians 1:21, Ephesians 3:20, 1 John 2:20, 2:27 +5

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. for ever. References Lord: Psalms 27:4, 2 Timothy 4:18. Grace: Psalms 103:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:11, 17:15, 21:4, 2 Corinthians 1:10, 5:1, Philippians 1:23 +4