Psalms 23:1
The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
King James Version (1769) · public domain Psalms 23:1
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About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's songbook — 150 chapters and 2,461 verses of poetry, prayer, praise and lament. It gathers the worship of Israel across centuries, from the anguish of exile to the joy of the sanctuary.
Nearly every human emotion finds words here: trust, fear, grief, gratitude and hope. The New Testament quotes Psalms more than any other Old Testament book, and its verses — Psalm 23 among them — are the most familiar lines in all of Scripture. Psalms is divided into five books and spans the full arc of faith, from royal psalms for Israel's kings to cries of lament in the darkest hours. Its best-known line, "The LORD is my shepherd" (Psalm 23:1), has comforted mourners for three thousand years, and Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, is a love letter to the Scriptures themselves.
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Key themes in Psalms
- Praise
- Worship
- Lament
- Trust
- Prayer
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Popular Verses from Psalms
- Psalms 23:1 The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Psalms 23:4 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.
- Psalms 27:1 The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
- Psalms 46:1 God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
- Psalms 119:105 Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
- Psalms 121:1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Book of Psalms about?
Psalms is a collection of 150 prayers, poems and songs used in Israel's worship. It speaks to every emotional state — praise, thanksgiving, lament, fear and trust — and is the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament.
How many chapters are in Psalms?
The Book of Psalms has 150 chapters and 2,461 verses in the King James Version (1769), making it the longest book in the Bible.