Psalm 23/Speech Act/Summary
From Psalms: Layer by Layer
| Speaker | Verses | Macro Speech Acts | Addressee | |||||
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| David | v. 1 A psalm by David. YHWH is my shepherd; I will never lack [anything]. | Profession of Confidence (vv. 1–6) |
YHWH | |||||
| v. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me to water where I can rest. | I lack nothing! | |||||||
| v. 3 He restores my life. He leads me in paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. | ||||||||
| v. 4 Even when I walk in a valley of darkness, I will not fear harm, because you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. | Supporting Statements YHWH is with me, providing for me and protecting me. |
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| v. 5 You arrange a table before me in the presence of my adversaries. You have anointed my head with oil. My cup is overflowing. | ||||||||
| v. 6 Surely goodness and loyalty will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in YHWH’s house for as long as I live. | ||||||||