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who first sang psalm 23 and what danger were they in?

The passage, plainly, with room to sit with it.

Psalm 23:1-2

Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

Psalm 23 is a deeply cherished poem, often attributed to David, a shepherd who became king of Israel. It paints a picture of trust and provision, contrasting the dangers of the wilderness with the care of a divine shepherd.

What does it mean to you, personally, to feel safe and provided for in a world that often feels insecure?

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Read alongside it

  • Isaiah 40:11

    This verse describes God tenderly shepherding his flock, carrying lambs and gently leading the mother sheep.

  • John 10:11

    Jesus identifies himself as the 'good shepherd' who lays down his life for the sheep.

  • Revelation 7:17

    In a vision of the future, it speaks of the Lamb (Jesus) shepherding and leading people to springs of living water.

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