Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The Lord is my shepherdI shall not want him for longHe maketh me to lie down in green pasturesand there are no green pasturesHe leadeth me beside still watersand still waters run deep

The Lord is my shepherdI shall not want him for longHe maket

Summary

This short quote reflects a perspective on the concept of the Lord being one's shepherd. It suggests that the speaker does not find comfort or fulfillment in this belief, as they lack the satisfaction they seek. The references to green pastures and still waters point to the idea that the speaker sees these promises as unfulfilled or non-existent. It conveys a sense of dissatisfaction and skepticism towards the notion of finding solace and guidance from a higher power.

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Prayer Neothomist Poem The Lord Is My Shepherd The Lord S Prayer The Lords Prayer

By Ernest Hemingway

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