Psalm 23:5 NIV,NKJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5-6

Fulness of joy. The psalmist has hitherto spoken of the care of the good Shepherd in removing the miseries, pains, and sufferings which this life brings—of the rest, refreshing, and protection he had received. Now he rises higher into the rich fulness of joy he receives, and the good things of God's house. Four principal ideas here. I. THAT THERE IS AN ABUNDANT PROVISION FOR EVERY WANT . ( Psalms 23:5 .) For all outward and inward want. A feast or banquet is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:5

Thou 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” here is synonymous with “feast;” and the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 23:5

Psalms 23:5. Thou preparest a table before me Thou furnishest me with plenty and variety of provisions and comforts. In the presence of mine enemies Who seeing, envying, and fretting at it, are not able to hinder it. Thou anointest my head with oil Or ointment, as the Syriac and Arabic interpreters render it, namely, with aromatic ointments, which were then used in great feasts. The sense is, Thy comforts delight my soul. See Psalms 45:7. My cup runneth over Thou hast given me a very... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

Psalms 23:0 Divine shepherd and hostGod’s relationship with his people is like that of a shepherd to his sheep. He provides what is best for them, refreshes them continually, and guides them in the way that he knows is right. In so doing he proves himself faithful to his own nature as the covenant God of his chosen people (1-3).Despite God’s provision and guidance, there will be dangers along the way. But as a shepherd uses his club (rod) to beat off wild animals, and his crook (staff) to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 23:5

preparest = settest in order. table. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for what is on it. So that I may feast while He fights. JEHOVAH-NISSI. App-4 . The figure of the sheep is continued: for the "table" of Psalms 23:5 answers to the "pastures" of Psalms 23:2 . enemies = adversaries. anointest. JEHOVAH-MEKADDISHKEM. App-4 . Still referring to the sheep and the Shepherd's care: for the figure of the "sheep" is carried right through the Psalm. cup: i.e. the Shepherd's... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 23:5

"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:Thou has anointed my head with oil;My cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."See the chapter introduction for a comment on the change of metaphor. Here we have a gracious and generous host who provides a banquet for his guest. The table is a prepared one, presumably loaded with bountiful abundance of the most choice foods. It is a... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 23:5

Psalms 23:5. Thou preparest a table, &c.— This alludes to the plentiful support which he found in the wilderness, notwithstanding the efforts of his enemies to distress him. Thou anointest my head with oil, means, "thou treatest me like a well-accepted guest at this table which thou hast prepared for me;" alluding to a custom of the eastern nations who anointed the heads of their guests with fragrant oils. See Amos 6:6. Luke 7:46. The next expression, my cup runneth over, alludes in the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:5

5, 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, both rules and feeds them. The closing verse... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 23:1-6

Psalms 23David reflected on God’s many blessings to him and concluded that God would continue to be faithful to him and grant him fellowship in the future. This is a psalm of trust and confidence in God’s goodness in the present and in the future."Depth and strength underlie the simplicity of this psalm. Its peace is not escape; its contentment is not complacency: there is readiness to face deep darkness and imminent attack, and the climax reveals a love which homes towards no material goal but... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 23:5

2. God as provider 23:5In this verse, David described God as a host rather than as a shepherd. As a gracious host, God provides hospitality for His people. He supplies us with what we need and desire lavishly, and He does so, not by removing us from the presence of our spiritual enemies, but in their presence. In the ancient East, a thoughtful host would welcome an honored guest into the protection of his home by pouring some oil on his head (cf. Psalms 45:7; Psalms 92:10; Psalms 133:2; Amos... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5-6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 23:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 23:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 23:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 23:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 23:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 23:5

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