John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 23:1-6
This is a Ps. of simple and unclouded confidence in God, who is described first as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1-4) and next as an host (Psalms 23:5-6). The beautiful imagery of the first part would be natural on the lips of the king who was a shepherd in his youth. The reference to ’the house of the Lord’ in Psalms 23:6 may be a continuation of the figure of the host, and need not indicate a date after the building of the Temple.3. Leadeth] RV ’guideth.’ An Eastern shepherd goes before his flock.... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 23:2-3
The Lord also provides spiritual refreshment and restoration. These benefits come to us as we take advantage of God’s provision of the water of life, which is the living and written Word of God (John 4:10-14; Ephesians 5:26). God renews our strength and cleanses us through these instruments. read more