Psalms 23:6

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

4I may walk through a valley that is as dark as death. But I will not be afraid of any danger. This is because you are with me, Lord. Your stick and your shepherd's pole protect me from danger. 5You prepare a big meal for me while my enemies watch. You put olive oil on my head. You bless me so much that my cup is completely full. I am sure that you will always be good to me. You will love me all the days of my life. That will never change. I will live in the Lord's house for as long as I live.

Psalms 23:6 word by word

אַ֤ךְ׀ ט֤וֹב וָחֶ֣סֶד יִ֭רְדְּפוּנִי כָּל־יְמֵ֣י חַיָּ֑י וְשַׁבְתִּ֥י בְּבֵית־יְ֝הוָ֗ה לְאֹ֣רֶךְ יָמִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Surely goodnessטוֹבţôb · goodH2896
• and mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• shall followרָדַףrâdaph · to pursueH7291
• me all the daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• of my lifeחַיִּיםchay · lifeH2416
• and I will dwellיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• in the houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: templeH1004
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• for everיוֹםyôm · day: alwaysH3117
• for everאֹ֫רֶךְ'ôrek · lengthH753

Cross-references for Psalms 23:6

• Psalms 30:11Now you have caused me to stop crying, so that I dance instead! I do not need to wear sackcloth, because I am no longer sad. Instead, you have made me very happy.
• Psalms 36:7God, your faithful love has great value! You keep all humans safe, like birds protect their babies under their wings.
• Psalms 103:17But the faithful love of the Lord will always be with people who worship him. He promises to be kind to their children's children for ever.
• 2 Corinthians 1:10We nearly died, but God saved us from that great danger. We know that we can continue to trust him. He will save us from any future danger.
• 2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will continue to save me from every bad thing. And he will bring me safely to heaven, where he rules. He is great and we should praise him for ever! Amen! This is true!
• Psalms 16:11You will lead me along the path of life. Because you are with me, I am very happy. I know that I will be with you for ever, and that makes me very happy!
• Psalms 17:15As for me, Lord, I am not guilty of sin. So I will see your face. When I wake up, I will see you clearly, and I will be really happy!
• Psalms 73:24You teach me the right way to go, and you will lead me to glory.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1Our bodies are like a tent that we live in here on earth. One day, that home will come to an end. But we know that God will give us a new home. It is not a house that a human builder has built. God has built it for us in heaven and we will live there for ever.
• Philippians 1:23Both of them seem very good to me. I want to leave this world so that I can be with Christ. That is a much better thing.
• Psalms 21:4He asked you to keep his life safe, and you gave to him a long life. His descendants will continue for 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

Topics related to Psalms 23:6

• Church
• Faith
• Heaven
• House
• Immortality
• Righteous
• Testimony

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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