Psalm 23 23 portrays God as a good shepherd, feeding (verse 1) and leading (verse 3) his flock. The "rod and staff" (verse 4) are also the implements of a shepherd. Some commentators see the shepherd imagery pervading the entire psalm. It is known that the shepherd is to know each sheep by name, thus when God is given the analogy of a shepherd, he is not only a protector but also the caretaker. God, as the caretaker, leads the sheep to green pastures (verse 2) and still waters (verse 2) because he knows that each of his sheep must be personally
Psalm 14 Lord will bring the ones who call on his name and are his believers to safety. Safety, away from the dominion of sin in the earth. Psalm 14 Psalm 14 is the 14th psalm from the Book of Psalms. Attributed to David, it is a prophetical reference to the destruction of the First Temple. With minor differences, it is nearly identical in content with Psalm 53. It or Psalm 53 is quoted in the Epistle to the Romans. Hermann Gunkel dates the psalm to the exile period. Many authors have commented on the psalms. Including: David is telling the audience