I am not afraid
when you walk at my side.
when you walk at my side.
(perfect love casts out fear 1st John 4:18)
Your trusty shepherd’s crook
makes me feel secure.
Your trusty shepherd’s crook
makes me feel secure.
(In this context the shepherd tended, protected and guarded the flock. The crook of the stick was very helpful in moving the sheep in the right direction, to fight off a predator or rescue one who was tangled in brush)
You serve me a six-course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
right in front of my enemies.
(you provide substance for me)
You revive my drooping head;
You revive my drooping head;
(you give hope when I feel hopeless)
my cup brims with blessing.
my cup brims with blessing.
(you give me encouragement)
Your beauty and love chase after me
every day of my life.
every day of my life.
(oh that we would know and remember his love for us)
I’m back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.
I’m back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.
(Let us go to the house of the Lord Psalm 122:1)
I will never leave the safety of his presence.
Lovely. I'm following you from the new fb group. Gayle from Behind the Gate
I like how you "translate" the passages so they get more up todate and meningful! Such an encouraging psalm! Blessings and sunshine to your weekend,
Nina
I like how you "translate" the passages so they get more up todate and meningful! Such an encouraging psalm! Blessings and sunshine to your weekend,
Nina