Psalm 23/Overview/Structure
From Psalms: Layer by Layer
| v. 1a A psalm by David. | Superscription | |||
| v. 1b YHWH is my shepherd; I will never lack [anything]. | My Shepherd | I never lack anything; YHWH provides for me and protects me. |  |
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| v. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me to water where I can rest. | ||||
| v. 3 He restores my life. He leads me in paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. | ||||
| v. 4 Even when I walk in a valley of darkness, I will not fear harm, because you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. | You are with me, even in danger! You care for me in front of my enemies.
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| v. 5 You arrange a table before me in the presence of my adversaries. You have anointed my head with oil. My cup is overflowing. | My Host |  | ||
| v. 6 Surely goodness and loyalty will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in YHWH’s house for as long as I live. | As long as I live, YHWH's goodness pursues me. | |||