The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
David wrote this not in complaint but in thanksgiving, having obtained peaceful possession of his kingdom. He delights himself in God as the author of all his blessings, and trusts that through His providence he will remain happy even unto the close of his life, that he may employ himself in pure worship.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 23:1-6
What condescension, that the infinite Lord assumes the office of Shepherd toward His people. The sweetest word is that monosyllable, "my", not that He shepherds the world at large, but me; He cares for me, watches over me, preserves me. There is no wavering here: I shall not want.
AI summary
From God being his shepherd, David infers he shall not want. God takes the care of a shepherd toward believers, protection, provision, constancy beyond what any earthly shepherd can give. David himself had been a shepherd and knew their tender affections; by this he illustrates God's care for His people.
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Commenting on Psalm 23:1-6