Divine Imagery in David's Psalms: Shepherds, Sources, and Stones
David, in his Psalms, used several expressive images to describe the Lord. In particular, he calls Him "the shepherd," as can be seen in the verses “The Lord shepherds me” (Ps. 22:1) and “Shepherd of Israel, listen” (Ps. 79:2). Thus, the Lord appears as a caring and guiding shepherd who leads His people.In addition, David describes the Lord as the source of life—an image emphasized in the phrase “At You is the fountain of life” (Ps. 35:10). This poetic image hints at the inexhaustible life force and support that flow from God.Finally, one of the New Testament references notes that the Lord is also presented as “The Stone, which the builders rejected” (Mt. 21:42), symbolizing the reliability, strength, and foundational nature of God in the lives of believers.Supporting citation(s):"None of the prophets or apostles called the Lord by the name of bread, or stone, or source, or ax, or light, or shepherd. So what and whom does David speak of when he says, 'The Lord shepherds me' (Ps. 22:1) and 'Shepherd of Israel, listen' (Ps. 79:2)?
And is there any difference between saying 'shepherd' or 'shepherding'?Furthermore: 'At You is the fountain of life' (Ps. 35:10). Therefore, it is implied that the Lord is called a source. And once again it is said: 'The Stone, which the builders rejected' (Mt. 21:42)." (source: link txt)