The cherished and beloved 23rd Psalm begins with both a statement and a promise.  The statement:  The Lord is my shepherd.  And the promise:  I shall not want.It seems like the rest of the Psalm simply elaborates on this wonderful promise.  For example, I will not want for:Food -  because I am made to "lie down in green pastures" (23:2)Refreshment -  because "He leads me beside the still waters" (23:2)Forgiveness and Renewal of Spirit -  because "He restores my soul" (23:3)Direction and Guidance -  because "He leads me in the paths of righteousness" (23:3)Fear of Failure and Death -  because "I will fear no evil in the valley of the shadow of death" (23:4)His Presence, Acceptance -  because "You are with me" (23:4)Comfort and Peace -  because "Your rod and Your staff they comfort me" (23:4)Victory in the Face of Our Enemies -  because "You prepare a table before me in the presence of My enemies" (23:5)Do you want to know more?  Then keep listening.The following is a study on Psalm 23:1-2.