Psalms 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
What this verse means
David pictures God as a shepherd who makes sure His sheep lack nothing essential.
A short prayer
Shepherd of my soul, lead me today. Remind me that I already have what I truly need.
Read in context — Psalms 23
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Related verses
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”Hebrews 13:8
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”Isaiah 41:13
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”Isaiah 55:8
“And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.”Isaiah 58:11
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27