Psalms 23:5

You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

In Context

4Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

6Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.

Psalms 22:29\22:28\For the kingdom is the Lord's; he is the ruler among the nations.

Psalms 45:7\45:6\Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.

Psalms 92:10\92:9\For see! your haters, O Lord, will be put to death; all the workers of evil will be put to flight;

Psalms 104:15And wine to make glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face shining, and bread giving strength to his heart.

Isaiah 25:6And in this mountain will the Lord of armies make for all peoples a feast of good things, a feast of wines long stored, of good things sweet to the taste, of wines long kept and tested.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 23:2-6

The Divine Shepherd. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely… Read the whole commentary →

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