The lord is the shepherd who leads me down to quiet pools and a soft green ground. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. Use my life to spill out onto a lost and dying world. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 22 in a slightly different. A beautiful sheep lying down in green pastures in my county of wiltshire, england. You go before us in life, leading us in pathways that are secure. O eternal lord god, who alone spreads out the heavens and rules the raging of the seas, receive into your protection all those who go down to the sea in ships and occupy their business on the great waters. When you are lonely and fearful, call psalm 23 lord of. Answer me when i call, o god, for you are the god of justice.
If youre lonely this holiday, find solace in psalm 23aleteia. Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. The psalmist will trust, even though all be unknown. When i think of todays verse, i imagine a deep valley. Psalm 23 the lords my shepherd prayer and my interpretation. The message and structure psalm 23 psalm 23 is a psalm which has brought comfort and hope to many people over many years. There are also many hymns, poems, and paraphrases that have been inspired by psalm 23. This version of psalm 23 is from walter wangerins the book of god. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Psalm 87 zion, the city of god psalm 88 a prayer coming from deepest distress psalm 89.
Many psalms have distinctive structures and a symmetry which aids memorisation and gives focus to some of the important words and themes of the overall psalm. Psalm 83 prayer at the attack of the enemy psalm 84 taking pleasure in the sanctuary of jehovah psalm 85 the people of god enjoy the promised blessing psalm 86 the godfearing soul in humble prayer to god this is the only psalm of david in the third book. Psalms overview william barclays daily study bible. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. The illustrations in this book alone are enough for me to recommend it. Psalm 23, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Psalm 23 prayer reading the lord is my shepherd youtube. I learned to look carefully at the quantity here 25 as some only deliver 1, 3, or 12. Using the lord is my shepherd prayer is a powerful way to pray gods word back to him and medidate on his goodness. Even when i walk through the darkest valley, i will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Psalm 23 niv bible the lord is my shepherd, i lack. There is no inspired title to this psalm, and none is needed, for it records no special event, and needs no other key than that which every christian may find in his own bosom. Yet the 23 rd psalm remains one of the most goto pieces of scripture, because of the beautiful images it paints in our minds. We dread the unknown far above anything that we can see.
Even when i walk through a dark valley, i fear no harm for you are at my side. One of these structures is called chiastic cross over. When we are weary, god meets us in prayer and the peace of. Its hard to think of green pastures and still waters when one is fighting busy traffic on the interstate. I hope that you will be able to take and use them in your own prayer time today.
Eternal spirit, flow through our being and open our lips, that our mouths may proclaim your praise. Psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd introduction shmoop. Your name, the lord jehovah or, yhwh, evokes rich images of the provision and protection of you, my covenantgod. We pray this psalm to know the provision and abundance of god regardless of our circumstances. Yet the 23rd psalm remains one of the most goto pieces of scripture, because of the beautiful. Countless psalm 23 translations into english have been written. See more ideas about psalm 23, bible lessons and bible for kids. Preserve them both in body and soul, prosper their labors with good success, in all times of danger, be their defense, and bring. Great value for a prayer card with a classic psalm. Psalm 23 is written in the first person, while the lords prayer is written in the second person. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. His caring, calming voice leads me to a place of peace. Our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. David ropers most beautifully written, insightful extension of the meaning of each phrase, along with poetry and words by such persons as john newton, c.
He knows my every thought, even the secrets of my heavy heart. Using the lord is my shepherd prayer is a powerful way to pray gods word back to him and. Read a 10minute challenge to pray through psalm 23 and learn how to pray in ways that reveal gods power and strength. Psalm 23, often just referred to as the lord is my shepherd, is the most well known of all the psalms, and is revered by christians and jews alike. According to tradition, all of the psalms were written by king david, one of the earliest kings of israel, a. Often mistakenly attributed to the new testament, it is actually one of the psalms of david, as indicated in its superscription v. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake. One of the following, or some other psalm may be said. The revised standard version of the bible is ed 1946, 1952, 1971, and. Of this psalm, martin luther said, of all the figures that are applied to god in the old testament, that of a shepherd is the most beautiful. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
You fill me up to overflowing so that i might spill your goodness out on others. I certify that this edition of the book of common prayer has been compared. My own version of the 23rd psalm, peace, poem about. I think the image of jesus as shepherd is quite good. The 23rd psalm is a wellknown repeated prayer most often in times of despair, sadness, trials and needs. A comparison of psalm 23 and the lords prayer mymosss. And i shall dwell in the house of the lord my whole life long.
Psalm 23 heres an opening prayer based on psalm 23 from joan stott. Psalm 23 translations, hymns, and poems soul shepherding. Introduction to psalm 23 between the suffering christ of psalm 22 and the sovereign christ of psalm 24 is the shepherd christ of psalm 23. It brings to the godly, when they read it or hear it, as it.
Click here to download the spark ocn and orthodox prayer book. Today, we take the beloved words of psalm 23 and use them as a prayer of thanks back to our good shepherd. Using the lord is my shepherd prayer is a powerful way to pray gods word back to him and medidate on. Psalm 23 is read in its entirety, followed by prayer and confession. You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. The divine shepherd psalm 23 prayers catholic online. Since the psalm is usually quoted in its king james translation or in one.