Psalms 23:5a (ANIV)
5 You prepare a table
before me in the presence of my enemies.
[You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.]
DRAWING NOTES:
TIME OF DAY:
Daytime, interior.
LIGHTING NOTES:
Diffuse sunlight coming from small windows above the figures illuminates this scene, casting vague shadows to the right & below the figure & objects.
CHARACTERS PRESENT:
David (son of Jesse). Various enemies of king David.
RESEARCH/ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Psalm 23 is an example of a Psalm of Confidence, which expresses trust in God’s care for & leadership of his people.
This is my literal version of verse 5a, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” King David is sitting at his table, with his eyes closed, knife & folk in hand, with an array of enemies standing around him, brandishing swords, spears, etc. David is unworried, as he is trusting I the Lord to save him!