Bible Study of the 23rd Psalm
Ranked #756 in Culture & Society, #18,900 overall
23rd Psalm - A Psalm of Psalms - A Short Bible Study
The Psalm 23 is a most holy, a most comforting, and a most descriptive passage in the Bible. I believe it is the testimony of every Christian (and every believing Jew). If 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you is the golden rule of the Bible, and if John 3:16 is the golden text of the Bible, then surely the 23rd Psalm is the golden testimony of every Christian. I know, as a retired pastor, I used it as my favorite Scripture to aid many others going through trauma.
I dedicate this lens to all things - 23rd Psalm. It is a resource center that you might want to bookmark and to add your own input. Check back often as we will keep it updated, as my time permits!
What does the 23rd Psalm say? (One of my paraphrases)
The LORD is my Shepherd.
Since the LORD is my Shepherd, I do not live in lack. He completely fulfills my every need.
Since the LORD is my Shepherd, I can rest in the meadow grass, and I can enjoy His leading and safety through the calm streams.
Since the LORD is my Shepherd, my strength is renewed to be able to walk where he leads me! His way is good, and my walk honors Him.
Since the LORD is my shepherd. I can even walk through the shadows of my life, and I need not be afraid, even of death, He is ever beside me, close to me, prodding me and guiding me through every turn.
Since the LORD is my Shepherd. I need not grow hungry. He provides delicious, continual, and nutritious food for me. He guards me and my banquet even while enemies watch closely to destroy me. His blessings are overflowing and more than I can receive.
Without any doubt His constant goodness and continual mercy are with me, not just now but through all all my life. I live every day in His presence and will live forever in His Home!
Sincerely, Hope you enjoy this lens. Feel free to rate it and leave comments.
Pastor_Walt (Wbisbill)
Picture Credits
Contents at a Glance
23rd Psalm? Is It your favorite Psalm?
23rd Psalm -Notes on Psalm 23 Meaning
Including a Shepherds look at Psalm 23
The 23rd Psalm KJV
Psalms 23:1-6 ...The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (2) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (3) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (4) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (5) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. (6) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
===================
Verse 1 - .The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD!
Notes From Adam Clark ... "There are two allegories in this Psalm which are admirably well adapted to the purpose for which they are produced, and supported both with art and elegance. The first is that of a shepherd; the second, that of a great feast, set out by a host the most kind and the most liberal. As a flock, they have the most excellent pasture; as guests, they have the most nutritive and abundant fare. God condescends to call himself the Shepherd of his people, and his followers are considered as a flock under his guidance and direction.
1. He leads them out and in, so that they find pasture and safety.
2. He knows where to feed them, and in the course of his grace and providence leads them in the way in which they should go.
3. He watches over them and keeps them from being destroyed by ravenous beasts.
4. If any have strayed, he brings them back.
5. He brings them to the shade in times of scorching heat; in times of persecution and affliction, he finds out an asylum for them.
6. He takes care that they shall lack no manner of thing that is good.
MISQUOTES!:
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I CAN HAVE ANYTHING THAT I WANT (Greedy)
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - I AM FILLED WITH WANT (Pitiful)
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, AND THAT'S ALL I WANT (This sounds good but most who misquote it are denying the value of the church(es) which Christ built. It is a kind of salvation doctrine without commitment!)
The Quote: Dr. S. M. Lockridge .... paraphrase of David's Words... Psalm 23 ...I shall not want!
I shall not want for rest, for He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
I shall not want for refreshing, for he leadeth me beside still waters!
I shall not want for salvation, for he restoreth my soul!
I shall not want for guidance and comfort, for He leadeth me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
I shall not want for companionship, for yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear not evil, for thou art with me.
I shall not want for good and sustenance, for thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
I shall not want for joy, for thou anointest my head with oil.
I shall not want for supply, for my cup runneth over.
I shall not want for any good thing in this life, for surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.
I shall not want for anything in the that is to come, for I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
===================
Verse 2 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Notes from GILL ... Psa 23:2 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures,.... Or "pastures of tender grass" (t); this is one part of the shepherd's work, and which is performed by Christ, Eze_34:14; by these "green pastures" may be meant ...
he leadeth me beside the still waters, or "waters of rest and quietness" (u); not to rapid torrents, which by reason of the noise they make, and the swiftness of their motion, the sheep are frightened, and not able to drink of them; but to still waters, pure and clear, and motionless, or that go softly, like the waters of Shiloah, Isa_8:6; and the "leading" to them is in a gentle way, easily, as they are able to bear it; so Jacob led his flock, Gen_33:14; and Christ leads his, Isa_40:11; by these "still waters" may be designed the everlasting love of God, which is like a river, the streams whereof make glad the hearts of his people; ...
=====
Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Notes from BROWN ... To restore the soul is to revive or quicken it (Psa_19:7), or relieve it (Lam_1:11, Lam_1:19). ... paths of righteousness - those of safety, as directed by God, and pleasing to Him.for his name's sake - or, regard for His perfections, pledged for His people's welfare.
======
Great Books on Amazon 23RD PSALM
23rd Psalm Meaning (continued)
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Notes from the PRIMITIVE BAPTIST COMMENTARY:... "I will fear no evil"
Things may be calm and peaceful at present. A tragic occurrence in our lives may seem unlikely today. However, our vision is very dim. Whether or not we realize it there are many dangers, most of them hidden, that could cause us great harm or even destroy our lives before this day ends. ...
God's word is a rod and staff to help keep us from grievous sin. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.." {Ro 12:1-2}
=======
Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Notes From - THE TREASURY OF DAVID: ...
"Thou preparest a table before me." When a soldier is in the presence of his enemies, if he eats at all he snatches a hasty meal, and away he hastens to the fight. But observe: "Thou preparest a table," just as a servant does when she unfolds the damask cloth and displays the ornaments of the feast on an ordinary peaceful occasion. Nothing is hurried, there is no confusion, no disturbance, the enemy is at the door and yet God prepares a table, and the Christian sits down and eats as if everything were in perfect peace. Oh! the peace which Jehovah gives to his people, even in the midst of the most trying circumstances!
"Let earth be all in arms abroad,
They dwell in perfect peace."
"Thou anointest my head with oil." May we live in the daily enjoyment of this blessing, receiving a fresh anointing for every day's duties. Every Christian is a priest, but he cannot execute the priestly office without unction, and hence we must go day by day to God the Holy Ghost, that we may have our heads anointed with oil. A priest without oil misses the chief qualification for his office, and the Christian priest lacks his chief fitness for service when he is devoid of new grace from on high. "My cup runneth over." He had not only enough, a cup full, but more than enough, a cup which overflowed. A poor man may say this as well as those in higher circumstances. "What, all this, and Jesus Christ too?" said a poor cottager as she broke a piece of bread and filled a glass with cold water. Whereas a man may be ever so wealthy, but if he be discontented his cup cannot run over; it is cracked and leaks. Content is the philosopher's stone which turns all it touches into gold; happy is he who has found it. Content is more than a kingdom, it is another word for happiness.
Notes from BROWN ... Another figure expresses God's provided care.
a table - or, "food," anointing
oil - the symbol of gladness, and the overflowing
cup - which represents abundance - are prepared for the child of God, who may feast in spite of his enemies, confident that this favor will ever attend him. This beautiful Psalm most admirably sets before us, in its chief figure, that of a shepherd, the gentle, kind, and sure care extended to God's people, who, as a shepherd, both rules and feeds them. The closing verse shows that the blessings mentioned are spiritual.
=======
Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
From Gill's Exposition: Either the free grace, love, favour, and mercy of God in Christ, which endures continually, and is always the same from everlasting to everlasting; or the effects of it; and these either temporal good things, which flow from the goodness and mercy of God, and not the merits of men; and which are in great mercy and loving kindness bestowed on his people, and which follow them: they do not anxiously seek after them; but seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness, these are added to them, they trusting in the Lord, and he caring for them: or spiritual good things, which arise from the mere grace and mercy of God; such as the blessings of the covenant, the sure mercies of David, the discoveries and instances of the love of God, and the provisions of his house, which follow them, being undeserving of them; and even when they have backslidden from the Lord, and in times of distress, when his grace is sufficient for them; and of all this the psalmist had a comfortable assurance, depending upon the promise of God, arguing from the blessings he had already bestowed, and from the constant care he takes of his people, having in view his unchangeableness and faithfulness, the firmness of his covenant, and the irreversibleness of the blessings of it: the words may be rendered "only goodness and mercy", &c. (c) nothing but mere mercy and kindness; for though afflictions do attend the children of God, yet these are in mercy and love; there is no fury in the Lord against them; there is nothing comes in wrath to them, throughout the whole course of their lives; wherefore it is added,
The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary
by Robert AlterNew: $23.10
If you like this lens, please rate it!
This module only appears with actual data when viewed on a live lens. The favorite and lensroll options will appear on a live lens if the viewer is a member of Squidoo and logged in.
23rd Psalm Links and Resources
23rd Psalm Jewelry
23rd Psalme Bracelet
Psalm 23 on MP3
The 23rd Psalm - Native American Version
Native American Version of the 23rd Psalm
The Great Father above is a Shepherd Chief. I am His and with Him I want not.
He throws out to me a rope
and the name of the rope is Love
and He draws me to where the grass is green
and the water not dangerous
and I eat and am satisfied.
Sometimes my heart is very weak
and falls down
but He lifts me up again
and draws me into a good road.
His name is Wonderful.
Sometime, and it may be very soon,
it may be very long, long in time
He will draw me into a valley.
It is dark there, but I'll be afraid not,
for it is in between those mountains
that the Shepherd Creator will meet me
and the hunger that I have in my heart
all through this life will be satisfied.
He gives me a staff to lean upon.
He spreads a table before me
with all kinds of food.
He puts His hand upon my head
and all the "tired" is gone.
My cup He fills till it runs over.
What I tell is true.
I lie not.
These roads that are away ahead
will stay with me through life and after,
and afterwards I will go to live
in the Big Tepee and sit down
with the Shepherd Chief forever.
So be it.
~Author Unknown
Resources:
23rd Psalm Native American Version : Pearls Of Wisdom
Native American Pages
23rd Psalm Poster Art
New Amazon Voting (Plexo) - 23rd psalm
The 23rd Psalm: A Holocaust Memoir by George Lucius Salton
In September, 1939, George Lucius Salton's boyhood more...0 points
Praying the 23rd Psalm by Elmer L. Towns
Praying the 23rd Psalm is filled with prayers that more...0 points
Still Waters and Skyscrapers: The 23rd Psalm for the 21st Century by Dave Tomlinson
Despite widespread biblical illiteracy, many peopl more...0 points
Featured Lenses Related to the 23rd Psalm
23rd Psalm - Some Featured and Related links
- Sweet Prayer Psalm 23 Recital by Three Year Old
- I saw the above video after I read the Forbes article God Goes Online, where religions are having YouTube like sites to teach religious material. One of them is Godtube.com for Christianity and Muxlim for...
- Psalm - that I like
- Psalm - that I like When I was a new convert at the age of 34, my church challenged me to read 5 chapters of Psalm and 1 chapter of Proverbs each day. I was told I could finish the two books within one month...
- A Psalm of Joy
- O Lord, hear my cry, Take hold of my hand. Guide my through the wilderness For my eyes are blind in the darkness. Shield my heart and guard my mouth, From my enemies Who try to crush me. I...
- Words of Grace by Joyce Wyatt
- www.BestKnow.info is pleased to present a few articles from Renown Chrstian Author Joyce Wyatt.Her writings are full of inspiration and help. They are printed by permission, and all rights to these articles are reserved.
- Good News For Worms
- Benefits of worms! Have you ever felt like a worm? Has anyone ever treated you like a worm? Have you ever been called a "worm?" Look up!
Let not your heart be troubled, you are in pretty good company!... - Bible Study of the Party Pooper - The Elder Chap with a Chip
- Rejoicing transforms the hour of devotions to a heavenly celebration and a holy thanksgiving. Indeed, I sense a 'party' spirit, and I choose to start my day in festive gala. This is the day the Lord has made; I am going to rejoice in it.Rejoice, and I have every reason to do so. Then it
Please Sign My Guestbook
Please Help Me Improve This Site By Rating It And Leaving Comments. THANKS - Wbisbill
-
Reply
-
gonzalezdenise
Feb 1, 2012 @ 10:06 pm | delete
- Great lens.
-
-
Reply
-
Mathew Bartlett
Nov 12, 2011 @ 9:19 am | delete
- Wow! I wrote a Bible study resource for our magazine readers last month on the 23rd Psalm, but I've NEVER before seen a whole site based on it! Remarkable!
-
-
Reply
-
nancyahuja
Oct 4, 2011 @ 12:09 am | delete
- Lord is my shepherd...has always been my favorite quote that strengthens me and has made me very very strong:) Great lens..I love it.
-
-
Reply
-
ghotter
Sep 11, 2011 @ 3:50 am | delete
- This is a great lens well, done. There is so much in this psalm. When I grow up to be a Big Squid I want to be like you. God Bless.
-
-
Reply
-
gonzalezdenise
Aug 7, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
- Yes, the twenty third psalm is awesome.
-
-
Reply
-
straw-hut
Jul 30, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
- Psalm 23 is so comforting and gives me peace. Psalm 91 is another of my favorites. Thanks for this study.
-
-
Reply
-
rhondagoforth
Jul 1, 2011 @ 9:32 pm | delete
- Soothing, comforting and informative. Loved it! His (God's) grace is sufficient!
-
-
Reply
-
hissavinggrace4u
Jun 21, 2011 @ 3:10 pm | delete
- Thank you for the reminder of this Psalm. I feel a great peace when I read and think about this Psalm. He is our Great Shepherd! God bless!
-
-
Reply
-
gonzalezdenise
Jun 6, 2011 @ 9:40 pm | delete
- Great lens and wonderful.
-
-
Reply
-
OhMe
May 21, 2011 @ 10:46 am | delete
- Very well done. I never tire of the 23rd Psalm as it is always comforting. Lensrolling to my Sunday School Songs lens.
-
-
Reply
-
akumar46
Apr 19, 2011 @ 6:14 am | delete
- Nice lens.Thank you.
-
-
Reply
-
LizMac60 Apr 4, 2011 @ 10:04 am | delete
- Good lens. Blessed by a squid angel.
-
-
Reply
-
Tom Garvie
Feb 14, 2011 @ 5:42 pm | delete
- I have been reciting this beautiful psalm every day, more than one time a day in many instances. This psalm says it all. With God all things are possible. The Lord is My Shepherd has to be the most beautiful scripture in the Holy Bible. In closing, "DO UNTO OTHER'S AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU".........You can't go wrong.
-
-
Reply
-
dellgirl
Feb 7, 2011 @ 12:07 am | delete
- Oops, I forgot. I'm rating 5 stars for a wonderful lens, thumbs up, favoriting, and lensrolling this.
-
-
Reply
-
dellgirl
Feb 7, 2011 @ 12:03 am | delete
- Beautiful Beautiful lens, very inspirational! Thanks for sharing. Lensrolling to my All Occasion Prayers lens.
-
- Load More
Bible favorites by Wbisbill
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byPsalm 23 - Site Index
- 23rd Psalm? Is It your favorite Psalm?
- 23rd Psalm -Notes on Psalm 23 Meaning
- Great Books on Amazon 23RD PSALM
- 23rd Psalm Meaning (continued)
- If you like this lens, please rate it!
- 23rd Psalm Links and Resources
- Help me get the word out about this lens.
- Little Girl and the 23rd Psalm
- The Lord Is My Shepherd - 23rd Psalm
- 23rd Psalm Jewelry
- Psalm 23 on MP3
- The 23rd Psalm - Native American Version
- 23rd Psalm Poster Art
- Native American 23rd Psalm
- New Amazon Voting (Plexo) - 23rd psalm
- Featured Lenses Related to the 23rd Psalm
- More Videos - 23rd Psalm Meaning
- 23rd Psalm - Some Featured and Related links
- Please Sign My Guestbook
- Bible favorites by Wbisbill
- Twentythird Psalm Commentary for more Bible study.
Twentythird Psalm Commentary for more Bible study.
Bible Study of 23rd Psalm
- Psalm 23 From "The Text This Week"
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
. - The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Twenty Third Psalm for Today. Commentary and sermon by Charles Henderson
- The Lord is My Shepherd: The Twenty Third Psalm for Today, sermon and commentary by Charles Henderson
. - PSALM 23:1-4, ROUGH DRAFT A commentary on Psalm 23:1-4. Believersweb.org
- A commentary on Psalm 23:1-4. , Psalm 23,
This Psalm is a favorite to many people, because it is such a personal Psalm. 'The Lord is my shepherd..He makes me lie down...He leads me beside...He restores my soul...He guides me in the paths...I will fear no evil.' This truly is a beautiful, and personal Psalm. But this morning I would like us to look at this Psalm, from another point of view, with God as our emphasis, trying to read the Psalm with the perspective that David had when he wrote it. Please turn again with me and follow along as I re-read verses one through four, and notice what part God plays in the Psalm:
. - From - "The Treasury of David"
- Read commentary on Psalm 62:1 -The Treasury of David Bible Commentary by Charles Spurgeon. Study Psalms online.
by Wbisbill
About Me: My name is Barbara. In squidoo my husband and I are Wbisbill. We enjoy this together! Hello! Walt and I have been in pastoral... more »
- 137 featured lenses
- Winner of 16 trophies!
- Top lens » Natural Sugar Substitute? Which Natural Sweetener Is Best?
Explore related pages
- Bible Study on the Lord's Prayer Bible Study on the Lord's Prayer
- Peace Joy Love - Exercises For Finding Happiness Peace Joy Love - Exercises For Finding Happiness
- Bible Study on Kindness Bible Study on Kindness
- Love Quotes for Facebook Status Love Quotes for Facebook Status
- Apostle Paul In Bible Study Apostle Paul In Bible Study
- Joel Osteen Books - Become a Better You Joel Osteen Books - Become a Better You
