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Psalm 23:1 – The LORD is my shepherd
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David Lamb
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Chaplain James
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Love how much is packed into that one line. "I shall not want" hits different on the days when everything feels uncertain, and Psalm 23:4 carries it on, "I will fear no evil, for you are with me." (removed).
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David Lamb
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I agree. However, it is important to remember that the word translated "want" doesn't mean what a child means when he or she says to Mum in the supermarket, "I want an ice cream!" or when workers on strike chant things like, "What do we want? More pay! When do we want it? Now!" Rather, it means "lack.". The first verse of a 20th century metrical version of Psalm 23, by Jim Seddon says:
"The Lord is my Shepherd, so nothing I lack;
He makes me in pastures to lie;
Beside the still waters He gently will lead,
My needs He will daily supply."
Welcome in, SamuelLukas. A new member from Colombia leading with Psalm 23:1 is a strong first step. Debp naming 'He restoreth my soul' gets me too. Restoring is different from just rescuing once. The Shepherd keeps bringing us back, daily, the way that hymn David Lamb quoted puts it.
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