Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

B

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul:

C

he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

C'

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;

B'

thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

A'

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.