Psalm 23:1 - The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
"I shall not lack; I shall not be in want."
Verse 2 - "...he leadeth me beside the still waters." Hebrew: "waters of quietness." Sheep will not drink from running water.
Verse 3 - "...he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." The reason for our righteousness, to glorify Him. His name's sake. See Matthew 5:16.
Verse 4 - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...." The shadow, not the reality. The threat of death. "Thy rod" is a comfort - the chastisement is a comfort, as well as the guiding staff.
VM
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