Paths in Biblical Studies

Book of Psalms · Chapter 23 of 150

Psalms 23: Verse-by-Verse Commentary (with Videos)

6 verses · 1 video commentaries from 1 course · Berean Standard Bible

1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

4Even 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.

5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalms 23 Verse Notes

Ps 23:4

Poetry's appearance is subjective

Even well-known poetic passages like Psalm 23:4, often recognized as poetry due to its fame, can be read as prose without losing its meaning. This reinforces the idea that the distinction between poetry and prose in biblical texts is often a subjective aesthetic decision made by readers and editors, as the original texts did not always have distinct poetic formatting.

Summarized by AI · The Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Literature of Ancient Israel · Lecture 21: Psalms | The Poetry of the People (?) · watch the clip

Loading scripture...