Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23 is a biblical prayer of trust in God during anxiety, grief, and uncertainty. Its images of the Shepherd, still waters, and the valley of deep darkness invite a slow and attentive prayer, bringing one’s fears and needs before God.
A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul. He guides me in the 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 runs over.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
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Sources: Синодальный перевод, World English Bible, Reina-Valera 1909