Key Verse Spotlight
Psalms 23:3 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Psalms 23:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
[A Psalm of David.] The LORD {is} my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. {green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass} {still...: Heb. waters of quietness}
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, 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.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. {anointest: Heb. makest fat}
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