Psalms 23:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalms 23:1
Psalms 23:1 in Context
Psalms 23:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does Psalm 23 Mean? Context & Commentary (2026).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 23:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:19“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”John 10:11“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”Isaiah 40:11“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.”John 10:27“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”John 10:14“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”Revelation 7:17“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.”Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”1 Peter 2:25“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”Ezekiel 34:11“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.”Hebrews 13:5“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.”Psalms 34:9“O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”Ezekiel 34:23“And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.”Romans 8:32“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”Luke 12:30“For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.”Hebrews 13:20“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,”Micah 5:4“And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.”Psalms 78:52“But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.”Jeremiah 23:3“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.”
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