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Psalms 23 : The 23rd Psalm

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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 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.

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John 10:11

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11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

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The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms #273

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273. Internal Meaning of Psalm 23

Concerning the Lord: (12, 11)

1-3 He teaches and leads to the truths and goods of heaven and the church; (12)

4-5 hence there will be no fear of the hells, for He guards, and imparts good and truth in abundance, (12)

6 in heaven with the Lord to eternity. (12)

  
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