Jehovah Is My Shepherd
About this song
A gospel ballad rooted in Psalm 23 — Jehovah as the Shepherd who restores the soul, leads through the valley of the shadow, and whose loyal love pursues the worshiper every day. The verses widen out into Psalm 19's heavens telling of Jehovah's glory and the law that is sweeter than honey, and the bridge draws on Psalm 103 — the God who forgives every error, heals every disease, and shows a father's mercy. The final chorus lifts into Psalm 148's call for all the angels and all creation to praise Jehovah's holy name.
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Verse 1
Jehovah is my Shepherd, I ain't gonna want for a thing
He lays me down in green pastures, makes my weary soul sing
Beside the quiet waters, He restores this heart of mine
And He leads me down the path of righteousness, one step at a time
Chorus
Oh, Jehovah (Jehovah)
You're my Shepherd, You're my song
Through the valley, through the shadow
With You, Lord, I can't go wrong
Your loyal love is chasing me
Every morning, every night
And I'll dwell in the house of Jehovah
Long as there's breath and light
Verse 2
The heavens keep on telling of the glory of Your name
The sun comes up rejoicing like a bridegroom all aflame
And the law of my Jehovah, it's perfect, it is sweet
Sweeter than the honeycomb, oh Lord, at Your feet
Chorus
Oh, Jehovah (Jehovah)
You're my Shepherd, You're my song
Through the valley, through the shadow
With You, Lord, I can't go wrong
Your loyal love is chasing me
Every morning, every night
And I'll dwell in the house of Jehovah
Long as there's breath and light
Bridge
slower, organ swell
You forgive all my errors
You heal all my disease
As far as the sunrise from the sunset
That's how far You carried my pleas
Like a father shows his children mercy
That's how You show mercy to me
Oh, praise Jehovah, oh my soul
For all eternity
Final Chorus
key change up a half step, backing vocals full
Oh, Jehovah (Jehovah!)
You're my Shepherd, You're my song
Praise Him, all you angels
Praise Him, all creation strong
Bless Jehovah, oh my soul
Bless His holy name
From the rising of the sun to its setting
Bless His holy name
Outro
ad-lib fade
Jehovah... Jehovah... my Shepherd, my God...
Bless His holy name, oh...
Go deeper at jw.org
These articles from Jehovah's organization explain the teachings behind this song.
