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Amen Quote by Stephen King

“The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want for nothing. He makes me lie down in the green pastures. He greases up my head with oil. He gives me kung-fu in the face of my enemies. Amen” quote by Stephen King
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“The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want for nothing. He makes me lie down in the green pastures. He greases up my head with oil. He gives me kung-fu in the face of my enemies. Amen”

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Tower III, 1991

He blends Psalm 23 with modern slang, portraying divine protection as both comforting and empowering.

In simple terms: He mixes biblical comfort with modern bravado.

Key Takeaway

Find strength in faith and humor.

Themes

faith literature humor

Mood

reflective playful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • creative writing
  • motivational speech

Key Concepts

spiritual metaphor modern language

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect the perception of sacred texts?
  • What role does faith play in confronting adversity?
A Different Perspective

Mixing sacred text with slang can be seen as irreverent.

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