Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 23:1
He hath showed himself to be so by his gracious providences towards me and for me; and he hath taken upon him that office and relation to me by his entering into covenant with me, whereby he hath engaged himself to rule, and feed, and preserve, and heal me, and do all which shepherds do, or are obliged to do, to their flocks; which David very well understood, and had doubtless carefully performed his duty to his sheep; and therefore he strengthens his faith by this consideration, that God was... read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 23:1-6
XXIII. Yahweh as Shepherd ( Psalms 23:1-Numbers : ) and Host ( Psalms 23:5 f .). Psalms 23:2 b. “ waters of rest” as in mg. Psalms 23:3 . Read, “ right paths” : the metaphor is still maintained. Psalms 23:4 a. Read mg. Psalms 23:4 b. The staff supports, the rod protects. read more