Psalm 23:1–4

1 The Lord is my shepherd;af

I have what I need.ag

2 He lets me lie down in green pastures;ah

he leads me beside quiet waters.ai

3 He renews my life;

he leads me along the right pathsD

for his name’s sake.aj

4 Even when I go through the darkest valley,E

I fear no danger,

for you are with me;ak

your rod and your staff—they comfort me.al

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep—and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.

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af	Ge 48:15 Ps 78:52 Je 31:10 Eze 34:11–13 Jn 10:11
ag	Ps 34:9–10 Php 4:19
ah	Ps 65:11–13 Eze 34:14
ai	Ps 36:8
D	Or me in paths of righteousness
aj	Ps 5:8 Pr 4:11
E	Or the valley of the shadow of death
ak	Is 43:2
al	Mic 7:14