Different Version: (NASB)
What caught my attention in this version was the words "Quiet Waters." It is so important to notice the different words, and then cross reference them, and look up the definition of that word to get a clear understanding what the verse is saying. Let's look at it………….
Quiet: making little or no noise. "the car has a quiet, economical engine"
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| This is a place of peace and quiet before the Lord, like our daily quiet time with Him. | | ||
Scripture References:
Isaiah 30:15: New American Standard Bible (NASB)
15 For thus the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said,
"In repentance and rest you will be saved,
In quietness and trust is your strength."
But you were not willing,
Footnotes:
Isaiah 30:15 Heb YHWH, usually rendered Lord
Isaiah 30:15 Lit returning
Psalm 46:10: New American Standard Bible (NASB)
10 "Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Footnotes:
Psalm 46:10 Or Let go, relax
Psalm 46:10 Or Gentiles
Let's read that again!
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil;
My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Now, let's look at this week's text………….. "He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters." The word here is "Quiet waters" This is called digging deep! Quiet waters means still waters here. A place of refuge at any given moment. The Shepherd leads us into a place of peace daily. He is our (My) Shepherd!
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