The Psalm 23 of The Holy Bible (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament writen by King David), beloved by Jews and Christians alike, is often alluded to in popular media and has been set to music many times. It's one of the most strong, protective, comforting and beautiful prayers.It's also one of the most healing prayers. This prayer can help turn around negative thinking and assist a person with fear, if repeated often.
Illustration from "The Sunday at Home", 1880
A Psalm of David
1 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 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 forever.
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"The Lord is my Shepherd" - That involves a one-on-one relationship
"I shall not want" - That's the source for your needs: your Shepherd supplies the way, truth and the life
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures" - That's splendid contentment - plenty of rest
"He leadeth me beside the still waters" - That's cool, peaceful refreshment
"He restoreth my soul" - That's provision for revitalization and healing
"He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness" - That's leadership and guidance in following God's will
"For His name sake" -That gives a higher purpose for life
"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death" - That's abouttesting in the darkest valley, even through death
"I will fear no evil" - That's knowing you are protected even at your lowest hour
"For Thou art with me" - That's the constant faithfulness of The Shepherd
"Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me" - That's God's protection against the enemies
"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies" - That's assurance of support and hope in danger
"Thou annointest my head with oil" - That's care, dedication and consecration
"My cup runneth over" -That's His abundance flowing to you and out to others
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life" - That's the blessing and power of grace, through faith remembering
"God is Love" - not just words
"And I will dwell in the house of the Lord" - That's home and security in the Lord's provision
"Forever" - That's now and always - eternity
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