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A Psalm by David [Beloved].
Context: References cite that David [Beloved] grew up as a shepard. This is his personal experience related to his understanding of God as a Shepard. (1 Sam 16:11, 17:34-37; 2 Sam 7:8)
1 * MP: Good Shepherd’s characteristics. (John 10:11, 10:14-15) Adonai is my Ro'i [Shepherd Provider]:
I shall lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
3 He restores my soul.
He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Even 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 cheshed ·loving-kindness· shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in Adonai ’s house forever.