Psalms 23:5

Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

4For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

6And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: it is thou that wilt restore my inheritance to me.

Psalms 22:29For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.

Psalms 45:7Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.

Psalms 92:10For behold thy enemies, O Lord, for behold thy enemies shall perish: and all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

Psalms 104:15and that wine may cheer the heart of man. That he may make the face cheerful with oil: and that bread may strengthen man's heart.

Isaiah 25:6dummy verses inserted by amos

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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