Psalms 23:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 23:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 23:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 23:1 — KJV
“[A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
— Psalms 23:1 (KJV)
Psalms 23:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 23:1
“Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 23:1: psalm, david, lord
“For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David”
Shares key themes with Psalms 23:1: david, lord, want
“And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,”
Shares key themes with Psalms 23:1: psalm, david, lord
“[A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 23:1: psalm, david, lord
“[To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.] Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 23:1: psalm, david, lord
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