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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.

Context of Psalms 23:5

3He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation. 4Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me. You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full. 6Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.

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 22:26Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!
• Psalms 31:19How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.
• Psalms 104:15as well as wine that makes people feel so good, and so they can have oil to make their faces shine, as well as food that sustains people’s lives.
• Job 36:16And surely, he drew you from the mouth of distress, to a wide place, unrestricted, and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food.
• Isaiah 25:6The Lord who commands armies will hold a banquet for all the nations on this mountain. At this banquet there will be plenty of meat and aged wine – tender meat and choicest wine.
• John 6:53Jesus said to them, “I tell you the solemn truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves.
• John 10:9I am the door. If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will come in and go 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 away from you.
• Psalms 45:7You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
• Psalms 92:10You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil.
• Amos 6:6They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
• Matthew 6:17When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
• 2 Corinthians 1:21But it is God who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anointed us,
• 1 John 2:20Nevertheless you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.
• Psalms 16:5Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
• Psalms 116:13I will celebrate my deliverance, 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