What's your interpretation of Psalm 23??????

Question

whats your interpration of Psalm 23 in your own words?
thanks to lomegan for the link:
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/ps/23.html

And what is a good place in the bible that i can read about forgiveness????

Answer 1

i shall paraphrase line for line:

The lord is my providor, he provides all my needs.
He gives me shelter, and peace in my life.
He has given me forgiveness, strength, and vitality,
to do what needs to be done.
Ene though this world sucks, i have nothing to fear because of you, and what you have promised me
i can go anywhere and do anything! because you give me all i need
So I will be with you and love you forever.

for forgiveness, romans is a great book that talks about how Jesus died for our sins. If you/'re tlaking about forgiving other people, the gospels all talk a lot about forgiving your neighbor and stuff.

Answer 2

David wrote Psalms and much of his writings were when he was on the run from the wicked King Saul who wanted to kill him David loved the Lord and always looked to him for protection. He likened the Lord to that of a shepherd who watches over his flock. A good shepherd always stands with his sheep in order to ward off any predators and danger. Sheep know the voice of their shepherd and will follow his commands. Sheep always prefer to drink water from a pond or pool where the water is still. David was up against a King who had an army but he placed his faith in the Lord for his deliverance and even more he acknowledged that the lord blessed him in the presence of his enemies. Psalm 23 is known as "the most beautiful Psalm"

Answer 3

Psalm 23, if written by David, like it says that it is, is an analogy. David first compares his relationship to God as sheep and Shepherd. Since David had spent much of his youth tending his family's live stock, he had plenty of time to think about this and compare God to a loving and caring shepherd and himself, as well as all of us, to some pretty vulnerable sheep (verses 1-4).

In verses 5 though 6, the motiff switches to that of King and subject. The commoner is invited to dine with the King. He is treated kindly and hospitably. He is a favored guest in the kings house and feels unworthy of such acceptance. Again, this is David, now kind of Israel, comparing his relationship with God as King and himself as a simple commoner.

Here's a few verses on forgiveness:

Matt. 5:7,39-41,43-48, Luke 6:27-34,Matt. 6:12 [Luke 11:4], Matt. 6:14,15, Matt. 18:21-35, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:35-37, Luke 17:3,4, Rom. 12:14,17,19,21, 1 Cor. 4:12,13, Eph. 4:32, Col. 3:13, Philem. 10,18

My favorite out of all of those is the parable found in Matthew 18:21-35.

Peace.

Answer 4

It's a nice enough Psalm, I guess. It's simply a song of praise to God for providing good things, offering protection from enemies, and so on. Christians don't understand that this has nothing to do with heaven. The person who wrote this came from a culture that did not believe in the Christian version of heaven and hell. Heaven was where God lived, not where good people went after death; and hell was simply the grave, where all living things wound up eventually. To the Hebrews, all of God's rewards were physical in nature--good health, abundant crops, victory over one's enemies, peace with surrounding nations, etc. At no point did God ever promise Israel that they would be in heaven with him someday...and the Psalms are all about Israel, not the modern-day Christian goyim.

Answer 5

Coming right after Psalm 22, which prophetically anticipates and details Christ's saving death on the cross, Psalm 23 tells the newly redeemed and resurrected people of God to relax in Christ, and to enjoy their salvation, as well as all the other wonderful gifts God provides.

Answer 6

There is too much in the 23rd Psalm to interpret and comment on all of it here. Basically, it talks about God as our protector and provider. That humans compared to God are about as smart as a sheep, that we need to be lead by Him and that He does lead us. That death is but a shadow that we need not fear; that when we are beset by problems all around us, that God uses everything for our good and and especially for the banquet table that He is preparing for us in Heaven.

If you prey the 23rd psalm with understanding, concentrating on the meaning of the words but without thinking; pray it every day;
it can lead you to great peace and to the experience of the Prescence of God.

I hope this helps.

Answer 7

Exactly what is written. I personally use NIV found in http://www.biblegate.com and if I need more clarity I use http://www.scripture4all.org .

It seems I know what is says but you do not? Why is that? Maybe you need to learn to use the search tool? Try searching for forgiveness and see what you find. Psalm 23 is not on the list.

Answer 8

The Lord is leading me. The Lord will supply all my needs. He keeps me safe so that there is a rest for me. Everything that I need is there for me. Walking through this world every day is the valley of the shadow death but I do not fear what this world can do to me because He is always beside me. I will walk through this world with Him therefore goodness is always with me for he is merciful and one day I will be with Him in heaven forever. www.biblegateway.com and put in forgiveness and it will give you all the passages.

Answer 9

That GOd will always be with us, guide us, comfort us and take care of us.
For something on forgiveness Psalm 51

Answer 10

The Psalmist sees God as a shepherd, who leads him, and who provides safety and nourishment. I think it's a lovely Psalm and a lovely, gentle, comforting image of God.