the paths are those which avoid dangerous places and which lead to abundant pastures, where the sheep may graze in safety and tranquillity. For his name’s sake: the phrase “on account of his name” occurs also in 25:11; 31:3; 79:9; 106:8; 109:21; 143:11. It means in the first instance “for the sake of his reputation” (see Anderson); NJV, NJB, and Dahood translate “as befits his name”; SPCL, somewhat differently, “bringing honor to his name.” TEV has taken “name” here to stand for Yahweh’s reputation