Ezekiel 25:17
S.L.Jackson Lyrics


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[Dialogue Written by Quentin Tarantino]
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
My name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."





Overall Meaning

The song "Ezekiel 25:17" by S.L. Jackson includes dialogue from the character Jules in the movie "Pulp Fiction" by Quentin Tarantino. The lyrics specifically reference the Bible verse Ezekiel 25:17, a passage that speaks to the harsh realities of life and the struggles that individuals face on a daily basis. Jules refers to the "path of the righteous man," which is constantly under attack from the "inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men."


However, Jules also acknowledges the power of those who act with charity and good will, who can provide guidance and support to those less fortunate. These individuals are described as the "shepherds" who help others navigate through difficult times. Jules warns those who seek to harm others that they will face his wrath, signaling his commitment to protecting those he cares about.


Overall, the lyrics of "Ezekiel 25:17" are a powerful testament to the struggles of life and the importance of standing up for what is right. The use of dialogue from "Pulp Fiction" adds a layer of depth to the lyrics, and the biblical reference adds to the emotional weight of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Ezekiel 25:17.
This is a reference to a verse in the book of Ezekiel in the Bible.


"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the Inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men."
Being a good person is difficult because there are a lot of bad people in the world who make life harder for those who try to do the right thing.


"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."
People who help others and bring them out of bad situations are doing important work and should be respected.


"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious Anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers."
If you do bad things to people who are trying to do good, you will face consequences.


"And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."
This is a warning that bad people will face punishment for their actions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: QUENTIN JEROME TARANTINO

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Lyrics:
… 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 my name is the Lord
When I lay my vengeance upon thee

gunshot, gunshot, gunshot, gunshot, gunshot, gunshot,gunshot, gunshot, gunshot



@idontplayeveryday

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
My name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee”



All comments from YouTube:

@reniisgod

Love it when Jules starts the whole bible passage and you can see Vince getting his gun prepared and standing like he's in prayer.  Little things like that make this entire scene legendary

@krystalharwood5240

uh jules..thou shalt not kill....

@eddiebrock8002

Reni Jules reads the Bible but as a hitman he commits the greatest sin of all

@kittenscatsangelsgods1157

Marsha...Marsha...Marsha he CUTEGIANT6ft?+ Sound 0:51 Like A omg omg omg

@lightjaypanda3065

those little things make the whole movie legendary =)

@noezamora6803

@Eddie Brock I don’t think murder is the greatest sin

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@johndims5098

Can a scene possibly be more epic than this?

@ashspinks8045

no....no it can not

@benitofranco372

Or hilarious

@yeahno1016

Not really. The part where the dude pulls his wallet out the bag and it actually says "Bad Mother Fucker" is pretty damn good too

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