The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down
in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in
paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the
house of the Lord
forever.
The 23rd Psalm of David
One of my very favorites. It has been read at all my family's funerals and is a comfort to me. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana.
DeleteGreetings Sandi: Positively beautiful, more people need to read and hear this, especially in the times we are in.
ReplyDeleteGods Blessings
Catherine
Thank you, Catherine.
DeleteGran salmo y foto.
ReplyDeleteBuen domingo Sandi.
Un abrazo.
Gracias, Laura.
DeleteLovely post
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajani.
DeleteBeautiful flower and post . Hope you are doing well
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this today.
All the best Jan
Always wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA good psalm.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful psalm and probably the most well known one.
ReplyDeleteA much loved Psalm!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a well known and beautiful Psalm.
ReplyDeleteall i read here says my heart too
ReplyDeletethank you for heart warming phrase my dear friend!
One of my favorite verses especially when I encounter difficulties. So encouraging and heartwarming to know that we have a great God who will take care of us.
ReplyDeleteThe words are comforting. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think that's everyone's favorite. Or at least, one of them.
ReplyDeleteThis od wonderfull Psalm
ReplyDeleteSandi, thank you for good works.
Thank you for sharing the true Words of the scriptures Sandi, beautiful Psalm, and the lovely picture. Is that your garden?
ReplyDeleteYes. It's the backyard a few years ago.
DeleteWe humans need scripture for guidance. Right here, in the 23rd Psalm of David, we are told that we are a part of the Universe, always have been, and always will be. The scripture is, of course, is talking about our soul. Another Psalm, 90, tells us these bodies we are in will last … “three score and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet most of them are labor and sorrow; for life is soon cut off and we fly away.” Let’s enjoy our time, Sandi, we are all in it together.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was precious to early Christians. One of the most common patterns in the catacomb paintings was Jesus as a shepherd, with a lamb on His shoulders.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this psalm.
Yes, all the days of my life. So amazing...
ReplyDeleteAmen. My favorite Psalm. Always gives me such peace to read it as I sit "Beside the Still Waters" of my pond. thank you for sharing it with us today.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging words!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Psalm. One of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Sandi.