Ezekiel 25:17
OST Pulp Fiction - Samuel L. Jackson Lyrics
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JULES
Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the
Inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in
The name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of
Darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost
Children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious
Anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know
The lyrics to Samuel L. Jackson's song Ezekiel 25:17 are actually a dialogue written by Quentin Tarantino for the film Pulp Fiction. In the movie, Jackson's character Jules uses this passage from the Bible to intimidate and ultimately kill a target. The dialogue references the challenges that the righteous face in a world full of selfishness and evil, but also highlights the importance of aiding the weak and lost. Jules takes on the role of a guardian or protector, vowing to strike down those who harm his "brothers." The final line, "And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee," is a chilling warning to those who cross him.
The use of biblical language and themes in Pulp Fiction was intentional on Tarantino's part. He wanted to explore the idea of redemption and transformation, as well as the idea of chance and coincidence. The dialogue from Ezekiel has become one of the most iconic and memorable scenes in the film, and the song has since become a popular choice for remixes and covers. As a piece of pop culture, it continues to resonate with audiences and inspire conversations about justice, revenge, and the role of religion in contemporary society.
Line by Line Meaning
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.
Even if you try to be a good person, you'll face challenges from selfish people who only care about themselves, and from evil people who want to harm others.
Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children.
It's good to help those who are in need, especially when they're going through tough times. Those who do this are truly caring for their fellow humans.
And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers.
If anyone tries to harm or hurt my friends or family, I'll respond with strong and powerful action to stop them and protect my loved ones.
And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
When I do act to protect those I care about, you'll know that I am someone to be reckoned with and respected.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: QUENTIN JEROME TARANTINO
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