The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd.

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want.

Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.

Guide me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You [and only You] I wait [expectantly] all the day long.

Yes, You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me.

And in Your majesty ride on triumphantly For the cause of truth and humility and righteousness; Let Your right hand guide You to awesome things.

For this is God, Our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even until death.

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For You will judge the people fairly And guide the nations on earth. Selah.

The Reign of the Righteous King.

A Psalm of Solomon.

Give the king [knowledge of] Your judgments, O God, And [the spirit of] Your righteousness to the king’s son [to guide all his ways].

You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to honor and glory.

We do not see our symbols; There is no longer any prophet [to guide us], Nor does any among us know for how long.

He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens And by His [unlimited] power He guided the south wind.

But God led His own people forward like sheep And guided them in the wilderness like [a good shepherd with] a flock.

So David shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart; And guided them with his skillful hands.

Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor).

Meditations and Prayers Relating to the Law of God.

Aleph.

How blessed and favored by God are those whose way is blameless [those with personal integrity, the upright, the guileless], Who walk in the law [and who are guided by the precepts and revealed will] of the Lord.

Then I will not be ashamed When I look [with respect] to all Your commandments [as my guide].

Gimel.

Deal bountifully with Your servant, That I may live and keep Your word [treasuring it and being guided by it day by day].