Psalm 231

Psalm 23:1 is the opening verse of the 23rd psalm in the Book of Psalms, part of the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a central passage in both Jewish and Christian liturgy and theology. The verse reads, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want" in the King James Version of the Bible. In Hebrew, it is written as "יהוה רעי לא אכסר" (transliterated as "Yahweh ro'i lo esar"). This verse is often translated into other languages as "El Señor es mi pastor; nada me faltará" in Spanish, "Le Seigneur est mon berger; je ne manquerai de rien" in French, and "Il Signore è il mio pastore: non manco di nulla" in Italian. The verse is a declaration of trust in God, using the metaphor of a shepherd to describe God's care and provision. It sets the tone for the entire psalm, which continues to explore the theme of divine guidance and protection. The psalm is traditionally attributed to King David and is one of the most famous and frequently quoted passages in the Bible, resonating deeply with believers across various denominations and cultures.