This is Psalm 23 - one of the most well known and beloved Psalms.

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.

1.

In verses 1 - 3, what is the Psalmist comparing himself to?

2.

What does it mean to "restore"?

3.

Why do you think the Psalmist says that God does these good things for "his name's sake"? (verse 3)

4.

What are the "rod" and "staff" referred to in verse 4?

5.

What does it mean to "prepare a table in the presence of my enemies"?

6.

What does the Psalmist mean when he says "my cup runneth over"?

7.

If you had to summarize this Psalm in one sentence, what would that sentence be?