PARALLELISM BETWEEN THE LORD’S PRAYER AND PSALM 23
Matthew 6:9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Psalm 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Psalm 23:5-6 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
See also: A parallel
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