Psalm 23 — The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 23 -The LORD Is My Shepherd is one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture, a timeless expression of trust, comfort, and unwavering faith in God’s providence. In this beautiful psalm, King David portrays the LORD as a caring and attentive shepherd who provides for every need, leads His people to rest and restoration, and walks with them even through the darkest valleys of life. A prayer of profound peace and hope, Psalm 23 reminds us that we are never alone — that God’s goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives, and that our eternal home is with Him forever.

[Text from: Psalm 23. New American Bible, Revised Edition. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011. bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/23.]

The LORD is my shepherd;
there is nothing I lack.

In green pastures he makes me lie down;
to still waters he leads me;
he restores my soul.

He guides me along right paths
for the sake of his name.

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 comfort me.

You set a table before me
in front of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

Indeed, goodness and mercy will pursue me
all the days of my life;
I will dwell in the house of the LORD
for endless days.

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