Thoughts on Psalm 23

These are my own reflections, they are not necessarily biblically sound thoughts or ideas. Written on 11/23/08


Psalm 23:

A Psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will 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 anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs 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.


My thoughts:

2 God's making David take a break and drink in the beauty of nature.

3 For Jesus' sake, that His sacrifice wouldn't be in vain.

4 (a)It's a valley, meaning it has hills on all sides, so it would be hard to flee from it because it's difficult to run uphill. But he's still not afraid. (b)Maybe meaning the rod used for discipline and the staff of Moses, or just a walking staff?

5 (a)Eating tends to make people more mellow and good natured. (b)Meaning David is His anointed - His precious one? The cup of the heart overflows with feelings.