Psalms 23:5

Psalms 23:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
• New International Version (NIV)You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
• New Living Translation (NLT)You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

Context of Psalms 23:5

3He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalms 23:5 word by word

תַּעֲרֹ֬ךְ לְפָנַ֨י׀ שֻׁלְחָ֗ן נֶ֥גֶד צֹרְרָ֑י דִּשַּׁ֖נְתָּ בַשֶּׁ֥מֶן רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י כּוֹסִ֥י רְוָיָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou preparestעָרַךְ‛ârak · to arrangeH6186
• a tableשֻׁלְחָןshûlchân · tableH7979
• beforeפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• me in the presence of mine enemiesצָרַרtsârar · to vexH6887
• thou anointestדָּשֵׁןdâshên · to prosperH1878
• my headרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
• with oilשֶׁ֫מֶןshemen · oilH8081
• my cupכּוֹסkôs · cupH3563
• runneth overרְוָיָהrevâyâh · abundanceH7310

Cross-references for Psalms 23:5

• Psalms 22:26The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever!
• Psalms 31:19Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!
• Psalms 104:15and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.
• Job 36:16He also allured you out of distress into a broad place where there was no cramping, and what was set on your table was full of fatness.
• Isaiah 25:6On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.
• John 6:53So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
• John 10:9I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
• John 16:22So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
• Psalms 45:7you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
• Psalms 92:10But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; you have poured over me fresh oil.
• Amos 6:6who drink wine in bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!
• Matthew 6:17But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
• 2 Corinthians 1:21And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us,
• 1 John 2:20But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.
• Psalms 16:5The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
• Psalms 116:13I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,

Commentaries on Psalms 23:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Thou preparest a table before me - Here the second allegory begins. A magnificent banquet is provided by a most liberal and benevolent host; who has not only the bounty to feed me, but power to protect me; and, though surrounded by enemies, I sit down to this table with confidence, knowing that I shall feast in perfect security. This may refer to the favor God gave the poor captive Israelites in the sight of the Chaldeans who had grievously treated them…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Thou preparest a table - The image is now changed, though expressing the general idea which is indicated in the first verse of the psalm, “I shall not want.” The evidence or proof of this in the previous verses is, that God was a shepherd, and would provide for him as a shepherd does for his flock; the evidence here is that God had provided a table, or a feast, for him in the very presence of his enemies, and had filled his cup with joy. The word “table”…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5A feast shows the Lord’s care and mercy for his people (see Psalm 22:26, 29). Enemies may watch, but they cannot disturb the guests. The ritual of anointing the head with oil honored guests (Psalm 92:9–11), and provided hospitality and refreshment (104:15; 133:2).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 23:5

• Blessing
• Cup
• Faith
• Food
• Oil
• 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