Assignment 20-1 Based on the discussion of parallelism in the textbook, classify each of the couplets (verses) in Psalm 20, printed below. That is, identify each set of parallel lines as synonymous, developmental, illustrative, contrastive, or formal. Note that verses 5 and 6 each have three lines instead of two. Either classify all three lines together as one category, or classify the first two as one category and then relate the last line to the first two as a category. Verse 1 has been completed as an example for you.
1May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Developmental
2May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. ____________________
3.May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. ____________________
4.May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. ____________________
5.May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. ____________________ May the LORD grant all your requests. ____________________
6.Now this I know: the LORD gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary ____________________ with the victorious power of his right hand. ____________________
7.Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. ____________________
8.They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. ____________________
9. LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call! ____________________
Duvall, J. Scott; Duvall, J. Scott; Hays, J. Daniel; Hays, J. Daniel. Grasping God’s Word
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