anatomy of Psalm 23

Just learnt these from the Bible study class.......

Psalm 23
A Psalm of David

1a "The LORD is my shepherd,......" = Relationship

1b "......I shall not be in want." = Supply

2a "He makes me lie down in green pastures,......" = Rest

2b "......he leads me beside quiet waters,......" = Refreshment

3a "......he restores my soul." = Healing

3b "He guides me in the paths of righteousness......" = Guidance

3c "......for his name’s sake." = Purpose

4a "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ...." = Testing

4b "I will fear no evil,....." = Protection

4c "......for you are with me;......" Faithfulness

4d ".......your rod and your staff, they comfort me." = Discipline when necessary

5a "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." = Hope and Justice

5b "You anoint my head with oil;......" = Consecration

5c "......my cup overflows." = Abundance

6a "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,....." = God's blessings

6b "......and I will dwell in the house of the LORD......" = Security

6c "......forever." = For eternity, always