PSALM 23

Today from the lectionary, we will be looking at Psalm 23. Traditionally thought to be written by David, the Psalms are hymns, or what might be called music for the soul of man. The ability to calm and soothe the anxieties of our existence is no small task. One of the phrases the Psalm recounts is "he leads me beside still waters." On a planet two-thirds covered in water that's an important thing to know.

 In our class we will take a look at the 23rd Psalm as it comes from the Hebrew and the meanings that has for our lives. So read though the Psalm and see what is meaningful to you.

 Psalm 23
23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;

23:3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake.

23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff-- they comfort me.

23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD my whole life long.

Walter Morton for Journey Across the Line