23 1 Because the Prophet had proved the great mercies of God at divers times, and in sundry manners, he gathereth a certain assurance, fully persuading himself that God will continue the very same goodness towards him forever.

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my (A)shepherd, [a]I shall not want.

He maketh me to rest in green pasture, and leadeth me by the still waters.

He [b]restoreth my soul, and leadeth me in the [c]paths of righteousness for his Name’s sake.

Yea, though I should walk through the valley of the [d]shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou dost prepare a [e]table before me in the sight of mine adversaries: thou dost [f]anoint mine head with oil, and my cup runneth over.

Doubtless kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall remain a long season in the [g]house of the Lord.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:1 He hath care over me and ministereth unto me all things.
  2. Psalm 23:3 He comforteth or refresheth me.
  3. Psalm 23:3 Plain, or straight ways.
  4. Psalm 23:4 Though he were in danger of death, as the sheep that wandereth in the dark valley without his shepherd.
  5. Psalm 23:5 Albeit his enemies sought to destroy him, yet God delivereth him, and dealeth most liberally with him in despite of them.
  6. Psalm 23:5 As was the manner of great feasts.
  7. Psalm 23:6 He setteth not his felicity in the pleasures of this world, but in the fear and service of God.

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