Psalms 23:5

He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.

Brenton Septuagint

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

4He that is innocent in his hands and pure in his heart; who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully + 23:4 Or, against.to his neighbour.

6This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek the face of the God of Jacob. Pause.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5Direct my steps in thy paths, that my steps slip not.

Psalms 45:7The nations were troubled, the kingdoms tottered: he uttered his voice, the earth shook.

Psalms 104:15saying, Touch not my anointed ones; and do my prophets no harm.

Isaiah 25:6And the Lord of hosts shall make a feast for all the nations: on this mount they shall drink gladness, they shall drink wine:

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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