Psalm 23 - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Christianity

Psalm 23:1-6

The beloved shepherd psalm forms a chiasm with the fearless walk through the valley of death as the central pivot point.

AThe LORD is my shepherd; I shall not wantA'

BHe makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still watersB'

CHe restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousnessC'

XEVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR YOU ARE WITH ME

C'Your rod and your staff, they comfort meC

B'You prepare a table before me; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflowsB

A'Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; I shall dwell in the house of the LORD foreverA