Psalms 23:2
He lays me down in green pastures. He gently leads me to waters of rest,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
In Context
1The Lord is my shepherd: I am never in need.
3he refreshes my life. He guides me along paths that are straight, true to his name.
Cross References
Psalms 46:4A river there is, whose streams make glad God’s city, the home the Most High has hallowed.
Revelation 7:17for the Lamb that stands in the space before the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to life-giving springs of water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.’
Revelation 22:1And the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, issuing from the throne of God and of the Lamb,
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 →