psalm 23
Valley of shadow
Psalm 23 is the most famous passage in the Book of Psalms, beginning "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Its imagery of green pastures, still waters, and walking through the valley of the shadow of death makes it a staple of funerals and moments of comfort.
She recited Psalm 23 at the graveside.
- shepherdOne who tends flocks
- LordHonorific for nobility
- green pasturesFertile grassy land
- still watersMotionless bodies of water
- valleyLow ground between heights
shadow · death · rod · staff · comfort · anoint · oil · cup · overflows · goodness · mercy · dwelling · house · soul · restores · fear · table · enemies
theological tone
psalm 23Dies Irae
Requiem Mass sequence
hellfire sermon · fire and brimstone · Book of Revelation · Lamentations · apocalyptic prophecy