Lyrics
Yahweh is my shepherd
I have everything I need
Yahweh is my shepherd
I have everything I need
Everything I need
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside the quiet waters
He restores my soul, He restores my soul
He leads me in paths of righteousness
For the sake of His name
Even though I walk through the darkest of valleys
I will fear no evil
For You are with me, You're always with me
Your rod and staff, they give me peace, they comfort me
You prepare a table before me in the presence of enemies
You anoint my head with oil
My cup overflows, my cup overflows
Surely Your goodness and Your love will follow and pursue me
Your love will chase me down all of my days
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever
Forever
Forever
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Meaning & Inspiration
Psalm 23 (Yahweh Is My Shepherd) is a close lyrical adaptation of the biblical psalm, presenting God as shepherd, guide, host, protector, and lasting dwelling place. The opening confession of provision leads through green pastures and quiet waters into restored life and righteous paths. Rather than avoiding danger, the song follows the psalm into the darkest valley and locates courage in the presence of God.
The later lines preserve the psalmic movement from shepherd imagery to a prepared table, anointing oil, and an overflowing cup. Goodness and covenant love are pictured as actively pursuing the worshiper through every day, while the closing promise turns toward dwelling in the house of the Lord forever. Because the lyric closely tracks Psalm 23:1-6, its worship language remains rooted in a specific scriptural text. Repetition at the beginning and end emphasizes sufficiency and permanence: God provides what is needed, accompanies the faithful through fear, and remains their home.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:1-6 The song closely follows the full psalm, including the shepherd, valley, table, and dwelling-place imagery.