2. World English Bible
3. Psalms
4. 23
5. Verse 1

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Commentary on this verse  

By Brian David
Explanation of Psalm 23:1 시편 23 : 1에 대한 설명 Vysvětlení Žalm 23: 1 Erläuterung von Psalm 23:1 Explicación del Salmo 23:1 Explication du Psaume 23:1 Spiegazione del Salmo 23:1 Uitleg van Psalm 23:1 Explicação do Salmo 23:1 Пояснение Псалма 23:1 Förklaring av Psalm 23: 1 ფსალმუნის 23: 1-ის განმარტება 诗篇23：1的解释 詩編23：1の説明

No one would dispute the fact that these beautiful words have a deeper meaning. Obviously, we are not literally sheep, and the Lord is not literally a shepherd. But this is not just poetry; the words have a specific spiritual meaning.

According to the Writings, a shepherd represents someone who teaches people what they need to know to live a good life, and leads them toward that life. To "want" for something means that you lack the knowledge and the inspiration you need to live that good life.

What this verse means, then, is that if we turn to the Lord for knowledge, guidance and leadership, we will get what we need to lead a good life.

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