PSALM 231 The LORD is my shepherd;

         I shall not want.

 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;         He leads me beside the still waters.

 3 He restores my soul;         He leads me in the paths of righteousness

         For His name’s sake.          

 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,         I will fear no evil;

         For You are with me;          Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

         

 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;         You anoint my head with oil;

         My cup runs over.

 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me         All the days of my life;

         And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

1 The LORD is my shepherd; -

Represents

Relationship, Care and Protection.

I shall not want. –

Represents

Supply, sufficiency and Satisfaction.

2 He makes me to lie down

Represents

Rest.

in green pastures;

Represents

Nourishment, Nutrition, Sustenance, Provision and Abundance.

He leads me

Represents

Guidance and Leadership.

beside the still waters.

Represents

Peace, Comfort and Provision.

3 He restores my soul;

Represents

Restoration and Healing.Soul – Mind, Will and Emotions.

Figuratively – talks about restoring human and spiritual relationships.

He leads me in the paths of righteousness

Represents

Guidance and Direction.

righteousness - justice, enjoying salvation,

rightness in speech and also deliverance, victory and prosperity.

For His name’s sake.

Represents

The Lords Reputation, Fame and Glory.

Also Represents Purpose and Destiny.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

Represents

Moving through (walking not standing still or to die).

Testing and Trials through distressing or dangerous times.

I will fear no evil;

Represents

Love, Confidence and Peace of Mind.

For You are with me;

Represents

Relationship, Faithfulness, Commitment and Obligation.

Your rod and Your staff,

Represents

Power, Authority and Strength. Also Represents Comfort and

Protection and Discipline.

they comfort me.

Represents

Consolation, and comfort. Also means to Repent or change your mind.

5 You prepare a table before me

Represents

Feast or Banquet – Usually a Kings Table for private or

sacred usage. Before Represents

a face to face gathering, meaning a close personal relationship or

fellowship.

in the presence of my enemies;

Represents

Victory, Triumph and Divine Favour.

Term which means To Bind Together.

You anoint my head with oil;

Represents

Consecration, Sanctification and Blessing.

It Also Represents the Anointing, symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

My cup runs over.

Represents

Abundance and Wealth.

6 Surely goodness

Represents

The Blessing! Joy, Prosperity and all things good

and pleasant.

and mercy

Represents

Kindness and Favour.

shall follow me – All the days of my life;

Represents

The Blessing, Joy, Prosperity and all things good and pleasant. Also Kindness and Favour can be expected to follow you

always and everyday.

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD.

Represents

Abiding, Shelter and Dwelling as a family in Security and in all the

above.

Forever.

Represents

It’s for ETERNITY!