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Psalm 23

1BSBA Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

KJVThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

6 cross-references
  • Philippians 4:19

    19And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

    Open Philippians 4:19
  • John 10:11

    11I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

    Open John 10:11
  • Isaiah 40:11

    11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

    Open Isaiah 40:11
  • John 10:27–30

    27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

    28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

    Open John 10:27–30
  • John 10:14

    14I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

    Open John 10:14
  • Revelation 7:17

    17For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

    Open Revelation 7:17

2BSBHe makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

KJVHe maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

6 cross-references
  • Revelation 7:17

    17For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

    Open Revelation 7:17
  • Revelation 22:1

    1Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb

    Open Revelation 22:1
  • Ezekiel 34:13–14

    13I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land.

    14I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.

    Open Ezekiel 34:13–14
  • Psalm 46:4

    4There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

    Open Psalm 46:4
  • Revelation 21:6

    6And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

    Open Revelation 21:6
  • Isaiah 30:23

    23Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

    Open Isaiah 30:23

3BSBHe restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

KJVHe restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

6 cross-references
  • Isaiah 42:16

    16I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.

    Open Isaiah 42:16
  • Psalm 31:3

    3For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.

    Open Psalm 31:3
  • Psalm 19:7

    7The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

    Open Psalm 19:7
  • Psalm 51:10

    10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

    Open Psalm 51:10
  • Psalm 143:8–10

    8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

    9Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord; I flee to You for refuge.

    Open Psalm 143:8–10
  • Psalm 5:8

    8Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.

    Open Psalm 5:8

4BSBEven 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.

KJVYea, 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.

6 cross-references
  • Isaiah 41:10

    10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

    Open Isaiah 41:10
  • Psalm 118:6

    6The Lord is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

    Open Psalm 118:6
  • Psalm 138:7

    7If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

    Open Psalm 138:7
  • Isaiah 43:1–2

    1But now, this is what the Lord says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

    2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

    Open Isaiah 43:1–2
  • Psalm 3:6

    6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

    Open Psalm 3:6
  • Psalm 46:1–3

    1For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

    2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

    Open Psalm 46:1–3

5BSBYou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

KJVThou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 cross-references
  • Ephesians 3:20

    20Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

    Open Ephesians 3:20
  • Psalm 92:10

    10But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.

    Open Psalm 92:10
  • Psalm 45:7

    7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

    Open Psalm 45:7
  • Psalm 16:5

    5The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.

    Open Psalm 16:5
  • 1 John 2:20

    20You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

    Open 1 John 2:20
  • Psalm 31:19–20

    19How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!

    20You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

    Open Psalm 31:19–20

6BSBSurely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

KJVSurely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

6 cross-references
  • Psalm 27:4

    4One thing I have asked of the Lord; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and seek Him in His temple.

    Open Psalm 27:4
  • 2 Timothy 4:18

    18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

    Open 2 Timothy 4:18
  • 2 Corinthians 5:1

    1For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

    Open 2 Corinthians 5:1
  • Psalm 36:7–10

    7How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

    8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.

    Open Psalm 36:7–10
  • Psalm 16:11

    11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

    Open Psalm 16:11
  • Psalm 73:24–26

    24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

    25Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.

    Open Psalm 73:24–26