1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. PSALM 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd;          I shall not want.  2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;          He leads me beside the still waters.  3 He restores my soul;          He leads 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 You are with me;          Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.            5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;          You anoint my head with oil;          My cup runs 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 Forever.

1 The LORD is my shepherd; - Represents Relationship, Care and Protection. I shall not want. – Supply, sufficiency and Satisfaction.

Nourishment, Nutrition, Sustenance, Provision and Abundance. 2 He makes me to lie down Represents Rest. in green pastures; Nourishment, Nutrition, Sustenance, Provision and Abundance.

beside the still waters. He leads me Represents Guidance and Leadership. beside the still waters. Peace, Comfort and Provision.

Restoration and Healing. Soul – Mind, Will and Emotions. 3 He restores my soul; Represents Restoration and Healing. Soul – Mind, Will and Emotions. Figuratively – talks about restoring human and spiritual relationships.

He leads me in the paths of righteousness Represents Guidance and Direction. righteousness - justice, enjoying salvation, rightness in speech and also deliverance, victory and prosperity.

Represents For His name’s sake. The Lords Reputation, Fame and Glory. Also Represents Purpose and Destiny.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Represents Moving through (walking not standing still or to die). Testing and Trials through distressing or dangerous times.

I will fear no evil; Represents For You are with me; Love, Confidence and Peace of Mind. For You are with me; Relationship, Faithfulness, Commitment and Obligation.

Power, Authority and Strength. Your rod and Your staff, Represents Power, Authority and Strength. Also Represents Comfort and Protection and Discipline. they comfort me. Consolation, and comfort. Also means to Repent or change your mind.

5 You prepare a table before me Represents Feast or Banquet – Usually a Kings Table for private or sacred usage. Before Represents a face to face gathering, meaning a close personal relationship or fellowship.

in the presence of my enemies; Represents Victory, Triumph and Divine Favour. Term which means To Bind Together. You anoint my head with oil; Consecration, Sanctification and Blessing. It Also Represents the Anointing, symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

Joy, Prosperity and all things good and pleasant. My cup runs over. Represents Abundance and Wealth. 6 Surely goodness The Blessing! Joy, Prosperity and all things good and pleasant.

shall follow me – All the days of my life; and mercy Represents Kindness and Favour. shall follow me – All the days of my life; The Blessing, Joy, Prosperity and all things good and pleasant. Also Kindness and Favour can be expected to follow you always and everyday.

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD. Represents Abiding, Shelter and Dwelling as a family in Security and in all the above. Forever. It’s for ETERNITY!