시편 23편 · 목자의 노래

「I was cast upon thee from the womb; Thou art my God since my mother bare me.」

「And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.」

「O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.」

「Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.」

「O let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts.」

「Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.」

God's deliverance and rescue from calamity and sin, a recurring theme in the Psalms pointing to God's complete saving action.

An essential attribute of God and a requirement for His people; closely tied to the king's rule in the Psalms.

In Psalms, the act of seeking shelter and safety in God, symbolizing trust and dependence.

God's righteous judgment; Psalm 50 depicts God summoning heaven and earth to judge His people, with the heavens declaring His righteousness.

In Psalms, refers to those who follow God's law, act uprightly, and trust in God.

In Psalms, often refers to the oppressed and afflicted, whom God especially hears and defends.

What is the spiritual significance of God preparing a table for me?

In Psalm 23:5, the table set in the presence of enemies symbolizes provision, victory, and divine favor.

How do green pastures and still waters reflect God's guidance?

Psalm 23:2 depicts the shepherd leading to rest—how does this relate to reliance on Torah in Jewish tradition?

What protection does the shepherd's rod and staff symbolize?

Psalm 23:4 mentions the rod and staff as comfort—how is this reflected in sacraments and pastoral care?

What protection does the shepherd's rod and staff symbolize?

Psalm 23:4 mentions the rod and staff as comfort—how is this reflected in sacraments and pastoral care?

What is the spiritual significance of God preparing a table for me?

In Psalm 23:5, the table set in the presence of enemies symbolizes provision, victory, and divine favor.

How do green pastures and still waters reflect God's guidance?

Psalm 23:2 depicts the shepherd leading to rest—how does this relate to reliance on Torah in Jewish tradition?