23:1–6 Psalm 23 is about trusting in God. It describes God as a shepherd. Those who pray this psalm are described as sheep. The shepherd guides the sheep and makes sure they have everything that they need. The sheep face danger. But the shepherd is close to them. He protects them and comforts them. Many years later Jesus described himself as the good Shepherd (John 10:11). This psalm also describes other ways God can be trusted to take care of people. He provides good things for them. These things were described like a feast and like being anointed with oil. Each person's cup is too small to hold all that God provides. They can enjoy these blessings even while facing danger. Their enemies are nearby but they aren't chased by these enemies. Instead, God's goodness and love follow them. They trust that they will live in God's house for ever. The house of the Lord was the temple. This was a way to describe how close the speaker was to God.