# Psalm 023 General Notes #

#### Type of psalm ####

Psalm 23 is a psalm of praise to God for his continued care and protection. The psalmist praises God for always being with him and for caring for him.

#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####

##### Metaphor #####

Psalm 23 is an extended metaphor speaking of God as if he were a shepherd, and of the psalmist as if he were a sheep. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Links: ##

* __[Psalms 23:1](./001.md)__
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