23:1(A Psalm of David.) The LORD [is] my shepherd; a I
shall not want.
(a) He has care over me and ministers all things to me.
23:3 He b restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the c paths of
righteousness for his name's sake.
(b) He comforts or refreshes me.
(c) Plain or straight ways.
23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the d shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me.
(d) Though he was in danger of death, as the sheep that
wanders in the dark valley without his shepherd.
23:5 Thou preparest a e table before me in the presence of
mine enemies: thou f anointest my head with oil; my cup
runneth over.
(e) Even though his enemies sought to destroy him, yet God
delivers him, and deals most liberally with him in spite
of them.
(f) As was the manner of great feasts.
23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life: and I will dwell in the g house of the LORD for
ever.
(g) He does not set his happiness in the pleasures of this
world, but in the fear and service of God.
