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Psalm 23:1 (KJV)

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Psalm 23:1 · King James Version

Psalm 23:1 is verse of the day number 356 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “The Lord my shepherd”. It comes from Psalm 23, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.

Psalm 23:1 in other translations

  • The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

  • Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    American Standard Version (ASV)

Psalm 23:1 in context

Psalm 23:1–4 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4Yea, 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.

Read the whole of Psalm 23 →

Cross-references for Psalm 23:1

Passages most often linked to Psalm 23:1, strongest connections first.

  • But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

  • I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

  • He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

  • My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. …

  • I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

  • For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

  • But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  • For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

  • For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

  • Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

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Scripture text: King James Version, Berean Standard Bible and American Standard Version (public domain).