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

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. Surely 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 23:6 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 30:11You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
• Psalms 36:7How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.
• Psalms 103:17But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children
• 2 Corinthians 1:10And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.
• 2 Timothy 4:18Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
• Psalms 16:11You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
• Psalms 17:15Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.
• Psalms 73:24You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.
• Philippians 1:23I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.
• Psalms 21:4He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever.

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

In the dictionaries

• Anoint
• Cup
• Fear
• Lead
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• Rod
• Thou
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• Follow

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