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verse"1"
cbc"A psalm"
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verse"1"
insertion"written"
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verse"1"
cbc"by David"
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verse"1"
insertion"expressing confidence in YHWH's providence and protection. Like a sheep, I need a shepherd who knows my needs intimately so that he can meet them. I depend upon my shepherd because I cannot meet my needs on my own. Yet, I do not need to worry because"
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verse"1"
cbc"YHWH is my shepherd;"
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verse"1"
insertion"who provides for all of my needs. Therefore,"
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verse"1"
cbc"I will never lack [anything]."
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verse"1"
insertion"When I need food, water, and a place to rest,"
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verse"2"
cbc"He makes"
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verse"2"
insertion"a way for"
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verse"2"
cbc"me"
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verse"2"
insertion"to"
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verse"2"
cbc"lie down in green pastures"
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verse"2"
insertion"where I can eat and rest, and"
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verse"2"
cbc"He leads me to water where I can"
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verse"2"
insertion"drink and"
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verse"2"
cbc"rest."
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verse"3"
insertion"He is a source of refreshment like no other; when I feel physically deprived of food, water, and rest,"
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verse"3"
cbc"He restores my life"
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verse"3"
insertion"by giving me nourishment"
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verse"3"
cbc"."
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verse"3"
insertion"YHWH, my shepherd, is more than a provider, he is also a guide. I am not lost or aimless because"
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verse"3"
cbc"He leads me"
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verse"3"
insertion"securely where I should go. Life is fraught with conflict and trial, and the only safe path is following YHWH closely, pursuing righteousness. My security is that he leads me"
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verse"3"
cbc"in paths of righteousness"
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verse"3"
insertion"which enable me to live a righteous life. My confidence is in knowing that, ultimately, he does this not merely for my sake but, rather,"
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verse"3"
cbc"for the sake of his name"
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verse"3"
insertion", because he receives honor when his servants pursue righteousness. His reputation, or name, benefits. He chooses paths that honor him and care for me, because he is a good shepherd. A "right path" does not necessarily mean a safe path. Sheep may need to go on dangerous paths on their way to pasture or water. The safety comes not from the path but from the shepherd's presence, because he protects his sheep"
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verse"3"
cbc"."
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verse"4"
insertion"Therefore,"
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verse"4"
cbc"Even when I walk in a valley of darkness"
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verse"4"
insertion"under threat of predators and enemies"
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verse"4"
cbc", I will not fear harm, because you"
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verse"4"
insertion", YHWH,"
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verse"4"
cbc"are with me. Your rod"
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verse"4"
insertion"defends me against predators"
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verse"4"
cbc"and your staff"
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verse"4"
insertion"directs me, making it so I always know where to go: because they offer me both protection and guidance"
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verse"4"
cbc", they comfort me."
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verse"5"
insertion"You care for me even more than a shepherd cares for his sheep, though. You treat me like an honored guest, whom you have chosen to invite under your protection, to provide for all my needs. You act like a gracious host:"
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verse"5"
cbc"You arrange a table before me"
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verse"5"
insertion", setting out abundant food and drink. Like the shepherd who ensures both that the sheep eat and drink and also that they are protected from predators, you not only provide food and drink, but you do so"
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verse"5"
cbc"in the presence of my adversaries"
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verse"5"
insertion"— my enemies get to see your abundant provision for me! Not only can they not harm me, as long as I am under your protection, but they see and know that I am under your care"
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verse"5"
cbc"."
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verse"5"
insertion"They would like to attack and defeat me, but you do the opposite: you treat me as an honorable guest:"
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verse"5"
cbc"You have anointed my head with"
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verse"5"
insertion"fine, spiced"
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verse"5"
cbc"oil"
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verse"5"
insertion"the way gracious hosts do, and now you fill the table with food and drink"
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verse"5"
cbc"."
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verse"5"
insertion"In fact, you provide so much that I cannot even drink it all before you pour more wine. You provide so much that"
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verse"5"
cbc"My cup is overflowing."
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verse"6"
insertion"With you as my shepherd and host,"
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verse"6"
cbc"Surely"
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verse"6"
insertion"your"
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verse"6"
cbc"goodness and loyalty"
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verse"6"
insertion", instead of anything or anyone that could cause me harm,"
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verse"6"
cbc"will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in YHWH's house"
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verse"6"
insertion", that is, I will continue to receive all the privileges and blessings of being your guest, in your presence,"
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verse"6"
cbc"for as long as I live."
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