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 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. 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. 6Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live 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 poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
• Psalms 31:19How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.
• Psalms 104:15wine to make them glad, olive oil to soothe their skin, and bread to give them strength.
• Job 36:16“God is leading you away from danger, Job, to a place free from distress. He is setting your table with the best food.
• Isaiah 25:6In Jerusalem, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.
• John 6:53So Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you.
• John 10:9Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.
• John 16:22So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.
• Psalms 45:7You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
• Psalms 92:10But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil.
• Amos 6:6You drink wine by the bowlful and perfume yourselves with fragrant lotions. You care nothing about the ruin of your nation.
• Matthew 6:17But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face.
• 2 Corinthians 1:21It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has commissioned us,
• 1 John 2:20But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit, and all of you know the truth.
• Psalms 16:5Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.
• Psalms 116:13I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the Lord’s name for saving me.

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

In the dictionaries

• Anoint
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• Fear
• Hair
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• Oil
• Poetry
• Rod
• Thou

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