What is the message of the psalm 23 from the King James bible?

Answer 1

23 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 Yea, 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 for ever.

Many people wonder if God really cares about humans. However, The Bible has many ways in describing God that illustrates his tender loving care for his human creation.

In referencing God as a "Shepherd", David draws from his own experience as a shepherd boy and how close the relationship was between a shepherd and his sheep. How he tenderly cared for them, yet how the shepherd would guide them to protect them from certain dangers. The sheep were dependent on him, yet he still loved them tenderly.

I have attached a wonderful article discussing this Psalm.

"Jehovah is my Shepherd. I shall lack nothing."-PSALM 23:1.

(Psalm 23:1-6) 23 Jehovah is my Shepherd. I shall lack nothing. 2 In grassy pastures he makes me lie down; By well-watered resting-places he conducts me. 3 My soul he refreshes. He leads me in the tracks of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear nothing bad, For you are with me; Your rod and your staff are the things that comfort me. 5 You arrange before me a table in front of those showing hostility to me. With oil you have greased my head; My cup is well filled. 6 Surely goodness and loving-kindness themselves will pursue me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of Jehovah to the length of days.