Psalm 23

A Psalm of David.

  The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    He makes me lie down in green pastures.
  He leads me beside still waters.
    He restores my soul.
  He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name’s sake.
  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.
  You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
  you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
  and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
    forever.

(ESV)

STOP! Think a little 🤔 What is God saying to you?

  • What is the writer saying?
  • How do I apply this to my life?

💡How to do your quiet time


With God as our shepherd all our needs are met and we are well cared for even through the dangers of life.

Like a good shepherd leads his sheep to lush green grass and still water, we receive spiritual nourishment through God’s word and our souls are restored through forgiveness and peace by following Him. When we follow Him we are led along the right path, free from danger and pitfalls because He is trustworthy.

Even when we find ourselves in the darkest valley we need not fear because He is with us. He will never leave or forsake us. He will protect us as He leads us through.

God is our provider who provides lavishly, like a banquet—even in times of impending danger. He anoints our head with oil like a refreshing welcome and we receive abundant blessing from the Lord like a cup overflowing.

God’s abundant love will be with us throughout our lives regardless of our circumstance and we can live in His presence through the rest of our lives and forever.