The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
— King James Bible
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Psalm 23 from the King James Bible demonstrates how parallelism and metaphor create timeless prose. Written millennia ago, it remains one of the most memorized passages in English. Its power comes from simple vocabulary, consistent imagery, and rhythmic structure.
Extended Metaphor:
The shepherd metaphor carries through the entire passage, creating unity. Every image (green pastures, still waters, rod and staff) reinforces the central relationship.Parallel Structure:
'He maketh me... he leadeth me... He restoreth my soul'—the repetition creates rhythm and makes each line feel inevitable.Concrete Imagery:
'Valley of the shadow of death,' 'cup runneth over'—abstract concepts (danger, abundance) become vivid pictures.Consistency of metaphor creates memorability. Choose one central image and extend it throughout—don't mix metaphors.
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