Psalm 23
Himig Heswita Lyrics

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The Lord is my shepherd;
There is nothing I shall want.

There is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
Where he gives me repose.

He revives my soul.

He guides me along the right path,
For the sake of his name.

In the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil;
My cup is overflowing.

All the days of my life.

In the LORD's own house shall I dwell
For length of days unending.

Overall Meaning

In the beautiful song Psalm 23 by Himig Heswita, the singer talks about how the Lord is their shepherd and how they lack nothing because of Him. The singer finds rest and relaxation in the verdant, lush pastures the Lord provides for them to lie down and be rejuvenated. The Lord also breathes life back into their soul and guides them along the correct path for the sake of His name. The singer finds comfort in the fact that even when in the presence of their enemies, the Lord will protect them and keep them safe.

The singer rejoices in the fact that the Lord has anointed their head with oil, which in that time was a symbol of a person being consecrated or selected for a particular purpose. The Lord has given them more than they could ever ask for, as their cup is overflowing with goodness and blessings. The singer finds solace in knowing that they will dwell in the Lord's house for all the days of their life, and that they will enjoy perfect fellowship with the Lord for all eternity.

Line by Line Meaning

The Lord is my shepherd;
I am under the protection and guidance of the Lord, who cares for me like a shepherd cares for his flock.

There is nothing I shall want.
I lack nothing because the Lord provides for all my needs.

Fresh and green are the pastures
The Lord leads me to peaceful and nourishing places.

Where he gives me repose.
I find rest and comfort under the care of the Lord.

He revives my soul.
The Lord refreshes and restores my spirit.

He guides me along the right path,
The Lord directs me towards righteousness and shows me the way to go.

For the sake of his name.
The Lord acts in my best interest to show His glory and faithfulness.

In the sight of my foes.
Even in the presence of my enemies, the Lord protects me.

My head you have anointed with oil;
The Lord has blessed me with his favor and anoints me as a sign of His favor.

My cup is overflowing.
God has blessed me so that my life is abundant and overflowing with goodness.

All the days of my life.
The Lord is with me always, for my entire life.