American Standard Version
Psalms 23:6
6Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life;And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
Psalms 23:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
- New International Version (NIV)Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Context of Psalms 23:6
4Yea, 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. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
Read all of Psalms 23Psalms 23:6 word by word
אַ֤ךְ׀ ט֤וֹב וָחֶ֣סֶד יִ֭רְדְּפוּנִי כָּל־יְמֵ֣י חַיָּ֑י וְשַׁבְתִּ֥י בְּבֵית־יְ֝הוָ֗ה לְאֹ֣רֶךְ יָמִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 23:6
- Psalms 30:11Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
- Psalms 36:7How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
- Psalms 103:17But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children’s children;
- 2 Corinthians 1:10who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;
- 2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- Psalms 16:11Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
- Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with beholding thy form.
- Psalms 73:24Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.
- 2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
- Philippians 1:23But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is very far better:
- Psalms 21:4He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever.
Commentaries on Psalms 23:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Goodness and mercy shall follow me - As I pass on through the vale of life, thy goodness and mercy shall follow my every step; as I proceed, so shall they. There seems to be an allusion here to the waters of the rock smitten by the rod of Moses, which followed the Israelites all the way through the wilderness, till they came to the Promised Land. God never leaves his true followers providential mercies gracious influences, and miraculous interferences…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me - God will bestow them upon me. This is the “result” of what is stated in the previous verses. The effect of God‘s merciful dealings with him had been to lead his mind to the assurance that God would always be his shepherd and friend; that He would never leave him to want. All the days of my life - Through all its changes; in every variety of situation; until I reach its close. Life indeed would end, and he does…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6The Lord shows his unfailing love through his presence and the unique benefits he provides (Psalms 69:16; 86:17; 109:21; see 18:6; 61:4). He gives care that surpasses the temporary challenges from enemies (Psalm 7:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-65-6. Another figure expresses God's provided care. a table--or, "food," anointing oil--the symbol of gladness, and the overflowing cup--which represents abundance--are prepared for the child of God, who may feast in spite of his enemies, confident that this favor will ever attend him. This beautiful Psalm most admirably sets before us, in its chief figure, that of a shepherd, the gentle, kind, and sure care extended to God's people, who, as a shepherd…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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