New Living Translation
Psalms 23:3
3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
Psalms 23:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
- New International Version (NIV)he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
Context of Psalms 23:3
1The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5You 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.
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נַפְשִׁ֥י יְשׁוֹבֵ֑ב יַֽנְחֵ֥נִי בְמַעְגְּלֵי־צֶ֝֗דֶק לְמַ֣עַן שְׁמֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 23:3
- Psalms 19:7The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
- Psalms 85:4Now restore us again, O God of our salvation. Put aside your anger against us once more.
- Psalms 119:176I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
- Job 33:30He rescues them from the grave so they may enjoy the light of life.
- Jeremiah 32:37I will certainly bring my people back again from all the countries where I will scatter them in my fury. I will bring them back to this very city and let them live in peace and safety.
- Hosea 14:4The Lord says, “Then I will heal you of your faithlessness; my love will know no bounds, for my anger will be gone forever.
- Micah 7:8Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
- Luke 22:31“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.
- Revelation 3:19I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
- Psalms 5:8Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
- Psalms 34:3Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.
- Psalms 143:8Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.
- Proverbs 8:20I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice.
- Isaiah 42:16I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way. I will brighten the darkness before them and smooth out the road ahead of them. Yes, I will indeed do these things; I will not forsake them.
- Jeremiah 31:8For I will bring them from the north and from the distant corners of the earth. I will not forget the blind and lame, the expectant mothers and women in labor. A great company will return!
Commentaries on Psalms 23:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3He restoreth my soul - Brings back my life from destruction; and converts my soul from sin, that it may not eternally perish. Or, after it has backslidden from him, heals its backslidings, and restores it to his favor. See the old paraphrase on this clause in the preceding note. In the paths of righteousness - צדק במעגלי bemageley tsedek, "in the circuits" or "orbits of righteousness." In many places of Scripture man appears to be represented under the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3He leadeth me beside the still waters - Margin, “waters of quietness.” Not stagnant waters, but waters not tempestuous and stormy; waters so calm, gentle, and still, as to suggest the idea of repose, and such as prompt to repose. As applied to the people of God, this denotes the calmness - the peace - the repose of the soul, when salvation flows as in a gently running stream; when there is no apprehension of want; when the heart is at; peace with God. He…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3Compare Psalm 19:7; The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The Lord guides by: rescuing his people from evil (Psalm 23:4–5; see 31:3), bringing them back to himself (Psalms 5:8; 61:2), caring for his people (Psalms 48:14; 139:10), ruling his people (Psalm 67:4), counseling his people (Psalm 73:24), protecting his people (Psalms 78:53; 107:30; 143:11), and instructing them in wisdom (Psalm 27:11; see Proverbs 4:11). The Lord’s name guarantees…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. To restore the soul is to revive or quicken it (Psa 19:7), or relieve it (La 1:11, 19). paths of righteousness--those of safety, as directed by God, and pleasing to Him. for his name's sake--or, regard for His perfections, pledged for His people's welfare.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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