The Shepherd Psalms
Yesterday, in the reading of the Psalms, I noticed that each
Psalm in the twenties is a sort of a shepherd psalm. Check them out. For your
convenience I included a key verse describing the title, but it might be more
meaningful if you check the whole psalm out.
Psalm 20
The Guiding Shepherd
“May he give you the desire of your heart
And make all your plans succeed.” v. 4
Psalm 21
The Forever Shepherd
“He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—
Length of days, forever and ever.” v. 4
Psalm 22
The Suffering Shepherd (Psalms 22, 23, and 24
Scofield inspired)
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” v. 1
Psalm 23
The Good Shepherd
“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” v. 1
Psalm 24
The Chief Shepherd
“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
The world, and all who live in it;” v.1
Psalm 25
The Teaching Shepherd
“Guide me in your truth and teach me,
For you are God my Savior,” v. 5
Psalm 26
The Judging Shepherd
“Vindicate me, LORD,
For I have led a blameless life:” v. 1
Psalm 27
The Providing Shepherd
“The LORD is my light and my salvation—
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
Of whom shall I be afraid?” v.1
Psalm 28
The Protective Shepherd
“The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusts in him, and he helps me. v. 7
Psalm 29
The Vocal Shepherd
“The voice of the LORD is powerful;
The voice of the LORD is majestic. v. 4
