<Dl> <Dd> See Psalm 24 for Psalm 23 in Greek (Vulgata) numbering . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> See Psalm 24 for Psalm 23 in Greek (Vulgata) numbering . </Dd> <P> Psalm 23 (Greek numbering: Psalm 22 because of its opening line) is the 23rd and perhaps best - known psalm in the Old Testament Book of Psalms and perhaps the best - known chapter in the Hebrew Bible . The writer describes God as his shepherd . The theme of this poem casts God in the role of protector and provider, and is routinely read and recited by Jews and Christians alike . For Christians, the "Lord" referred is sometimes taken to be Jesus, who referred himself as the "good shepherd" according to the Gospel of John . </P> <P> It has been set to music a number of times, particularly by hymn writers . </P>

Where is the lord is my shepherd in the bible