Read the following: The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores [return to a former condition] my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff [walking stick], they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest [rub into a part of the body as part of a religious ceremony] my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Then, answer the following questions: Analyze Style and Rhetoric How would you describe the tone of this psalm? How does this tone reflect the relationship the Israelites had with God? Determine Central Ideas How does this psalm reflect the Israelites’ belief that God is a powerful savior? Determine Author’s Purpose Why do you think this psalm uses so many instances of metaphor? What might the speaker hope to convey?