Psalms 23: 1-6 facts The verse explicitly gives an account of the Lord as a diligent shepherd whose promises give grace and life to His people also known as the flock. It has a universal significance and affirms positive beliefs towards life. Therefore, the implicit language of metaphors brings the aspect of peace, grace, and utter protection. The chapter not only urges one to meditate and be prayerful but also gives the truthful account of the Lord being the shepherd who gives strength, leads the way, gives living water, protects, and offers unconditional love to His obedient flock. Moreover, the verse poetical brings forth the theme of confidence and trust from David’s confessions (Alexander & Patricia, 1999). Psalms 23: 1-6 amazingly give the profound testimony and true account of how the Lord has been instrumental in King David’s life. The verse starts with the words “The Lord is my shepherd”. We are introduced to the pronoun “my” which represents Kind David as the psalmist. The psalmist is aware of the divine guidance from the Lord. The Lord God is the main protagonist in this verse. His guidance and protection are evident in David’s confession throughout the text (Alexander & Patricia, 1999). From the clever diction applied in the text, we find some environmental accounts of the situation the writer was in. The situation proves wanting and this is where the Lord comes to rescue David. That is, the Lord lets him rest in green grass, leads him in a pool of freshwater, gives him strength, and also Lord gives him the courage to forge his way through the darkness. Therefore, from the above wanting situation, we can attest to the fact that the provenance of this hymnal poetic verse was written in the wilderness by King David whilst evading Absalom. The historical background of the text goes back over 3000 years. However, the book of Psalm is penned by a variety of authors ranging from the monarchic period. This verse can be referred to as the Maccabean period. The difficulty faced by the author in verse four explains the nature of the situation he experience whilst in the wilderness. The thirstiness, the weakness, the impassable paths, the deepest darkness, and the fear he beheld, all bear out the situation when the psalmist penned down this metaphorical hymnal verse. Interpretation The principles of God are shown in the text area; He is the one that provides and gives grace. Grace becomes the main theme. The metaphorical diction applied, explicitly shows the real interest of God in a person’s life. For example, the green fields symbolize the abundance of His word in which the Lord wants us to lie down and feed upon. The prestigious pool of freshwater gives the idea of spiritual refreshment God intends for us. His unwavering paths will lead us to righteousness (Alexander & Patricia, 1999). Amazingly, the staff and rod give the flock comfort that there will be no dangers and straying as they continue to feed. Lastly, David verbosely shows how the Lord receives His faithful flock to dine without any fear and provides His uttermost trustworthiness in the days of the obedient flock. In John 10:11 Jesus refers to Himself as an excellent shepherd. The reverence of David’s faithful Lord perfect