Psalms 23:1 meaning and explanation

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalms 23:1, Berean Standard Bible

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David, who tended sheep as a boy, speaks personally of the LORD as his shepherd. In Israel's world a shepherd fed, guided and guarded the flock, so calling God his shepherd means David trusts God to provide and protect him.

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