The+King+James+Bible-Psalm+23

=A. Rivas, T. McClanahan=



[1] The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pasture: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Ballout baby, I've been balling since the sixth grade Earrings was so big you couldn't even see my damn face Did you get the mix tape? Ballin No Nba I be ballin out with that barber with that damn K In the kitchen cooking cakes, but its not my birthday I never seen your bitch but, I bet I can fuck her on the first day Damn near passed out when I pulled up on 28s Gold everything but I don't look shit like Trinidad James Ballin like Lebron James, smokin' on that 2 Chainz But I have on 1 chain, I don't have on 2 chains I will get another chain when I hit another stain O'Block 300 bitch, GBE the gang I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and they staff they comfort me. [5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

=Question 1= //Which phrases in Psalm 23 are familiar to you?// There are many recognizable phrases in this psalm, including "The Lord is my shepherd," "...I will fear no evil: for thou art with me..." and "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." The line "The Lord is my shepherd" is a very common motif in stained glass and art from this time period, and can even be seen today in the stained glass of modern cathedrals such as Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.

=Question 2= a) //What image is developed in the opening verses?//


 * open green fields
 * calm brooks running through them
 * the Lord as a shepherd, attentively watching over his flock
 * a flock of sheep grazing, content with what they have
 * very peaceful, inviting imagery, meant to draw people in

b) //Why might this image provide comfort to listerners?//
 * protection: the imagery creates a calm, safe feeling of the situation
 * contentment: the flock has everything it needs, and "shall not want"
 * hope: it is much better than the situation the common man was in, and offered a "goal" for those in lowly social positions

c) //How does the inclusion of the images of the valley of death and of enemies strengthen the psalm?//
 * the image conjured by the 'valley of the shadow of death' is in stark contrast with the "green pastures" mentioned in earlier verses
 * one still must go through the hard times in life, even if you have faith in the Lord.
 * the Lord is there with you if you have faith, and He shall protect you.
 * also, one cannot avoid evil people (enemies), but if one remains righteous, the Lord shall differentiate between the righteous and the sinners.

=Question 3= //What is the message of the psalm?// The message of Psalm 23 is to in a way give the reader comfort. For example when a person is suffering a personal crisis God will be there for guide and comfort. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod an thy staff they comfort me.” The lord is always by one’s side to console and direct towards the “right” path. It is saying that as long as you believe and trust in the Lord, you will be rewarded after death and "will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

=Question 4= //Does the psalm offer comfort, express hope of comfort, or both?// The psalm offers both comfort and expresses hope of comfort because one can be comforted by the words written in the bible when having difficulties in life, it can also express hope of comfort because one can be hopeful when reading the scripture and perhaps the conflict won't be resolved, but there will still be a glimpse of hope that the circumstances can be changed.

= = =Question 5= //What images of comfort and guidance might a modern psalm writer use?// //The images that a modern psalm writer would use would be related to the guidance of people who are suffering from drugs, alcohol, mental health,and prostitution.He would do this because, now in this period of time the world has become more corrupted with sin.//

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