Literary analysis of Psalm 31
Thematically Song 31 divides into 7 parts –verses 2 to 5; 6 to 9; 10 to 14; 15 to 19; 20 and 21; 22 and 23; 24 and 25. Two seemingly disparate image patterns intersect these divisions; coming together, effortlessly, in the lines of resolve and stalwartness. Verses 2 to 5 are dominated by imagery …