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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 23:1

CONTENTS The Psalmist here expresseth his entire confidence in the Lord, and considers him under the beautiful and interesting character of a shepherd: a well known office of Jesus Christ. A Psalm of David. Psalms 23:1 When we consider in how many parts of Scripture the Lord Jesus is described under the character of a Shepherd, we shall not be at a loss immediately to make application, through every part of this Psalm, as it concerns ourselves to him. I stay not to observe also how, and in what... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 23:1

Week. This title was found only in the common edition of the Septuagint. (Theodoret) --- The Jews say the psalm was used on Sunday; (Berthier) and the Fathers explain it of the resurrection and ascension of our Lord, whom it regards in the more sublime sense, though it may also be literally explained of the temple, or translation of the ark, 2 Kings vi. 12. (Calmet) --- David appointed when the psalms were to be sung, Ecclesiasticus xlvii. 12. This speaks of the creation. (Menochius) --- St.... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 23:1-6

Jehovah the Good Shepherd. A psalm of David, a hymn written by David by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, an expression not only of David's personal faith and trust, but of the confidence which all believers have in the goodness, love, and grace of God and of their Savior Jesus Christ, brought out all the more strongly since it is spoken in the name of each individual Christian. v. 1. The Lord, Jehovah, the God of grace and faithfulness, the Redeemer of mankind, not only God the Father,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 23:1-6

Psalms 23:0A Psalm of David1 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 righteousnessFor 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 meIn the presence of mine enemies:Thou anointest my head... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Psalms 23:1-6

Psalms THE SHEPHERD KING OF ISRAEL Psa_23:1 - Psa_23:6 . The king who had been the shepherd-boy, and had been taken from the quiet sheep-cotes to rule over Israel, sings this little psalm of Him who is the true Shepherd and King of men. We do not know at what period of David’s life it was written, but it sounds as if it were the work of his later years. There is a fulness of experience about it, and a tone of subdued, quiet confidence which speaks of a heart mellowed by years, and of a... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

the Song of the Good Shepherd Psalms 23:1-6 A sabbatic rest breathes through this psalm, the children’s favorite; while the oldest and holiest confess that it touches an experience which still lies before them. Here is no strife, no fear, no denunciation, and no self-vindication. Jehovah is represented as the Shepherd, the Guide, and the Host of His people. We are taught to think less of our attitude toward Him and more of His responsibility for us. The flock does not keep the shepherd, but... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:1-6

In the Messianic application this psalm properly follows that in which the work of the Christ as Saviour is portrayed. It is to those whom He has won through His passion that He becomes known as the Shepherd. Of course, this psalm, as written, is even more wonderful because of the fact that its author did not live in the light of Jehovah which has come to us through the Incarnation. It shows us how very clearly faith saw through the mists of those preparatory days to some of the most... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

The Shepherd Psalm Psalms 23:1-6 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is the purpose of today's study to throw us more completely into the arms of the Living God. Our chapter, Psalms 23:1-6 , we have read because it breathes the spirit of that personal touch with the Almighty which we so much need. We are, however, turning, in this study, from our usual course. Instead of giving an exposition of a certain chapter, or part of a chapter, we are taking up distinctive Scriptures which we will cluster around our... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

Psalms 22 Proper Psalm for Good Friday ( Morning). Psalms 22, 23 = Day 4 ( Evening). read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 23:1

‘YHWH is my shepherd; I shall not want.’ The idea of a shepherd is of one who cares for and watches over his sheep. Kings liked to describe themselves as shepherds of their people when they were feeling sentimental and wanted to give a good impression. They wanted their people to love them and see them as a father figure (however unfatherlike they really were), and their people spoke of them as their shepherd when they wanted to flatter them, and receive some benefit from them. The spiritual... read more