Old Testament · KJV
Psalms 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
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About this verse
The opening of the most beloved psalm in scripture. The shepherd metaphor — used by David, a former shepherd — pictures God's tender, sufficient care. This verse alone has comforted countless people in suffering, scarcity, and dying moments throughout history.