Psalms 23:3
He gives new life to my soul: he is my guide in the ways of righteousness because of his name.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
In Context
2He makes a resting-place for me in the green fields: he is my guide by the quiet waters.
Cross References
Job 33:30Keeping back his soul from the underworld, so that he may see the light of life.
Psalms 19:7\19:6\His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.
Psalms 31:4\31:3\For you are my Rock and my strong tower; go in front of me and be my guide, because of your name.
Psalms 51:10\51:8\Make me full of joy and rapture; so that the bones which have been broken may be glad.
Psalms 79:9Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.
Psalms 85:13\85:12\The Lord will give what is good; and our land will give its increase.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 23:2-6
The Divine Shepherd. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, 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. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely… Read the whole commentary →