Psalm 23:5-6 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

The power of reflection. The psalmist looks back over his life, and sings with grateful heart of God's love and care. We may use the psalm as bringing before us some of the changes and contrasts of life. I. YOUTH AND AGE . This psalm breathes the air of youth. It is the echo of the shepherd-life among the hills of Judah. But the psalmist was now old. Still, he cleaves to God. Happy are they who have sought God early, and whose days from youth to age are linked together by natural... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Another transition. The danger of death is past. David reverts to the thought of the tranquil, happy, joyous time which God has vouchsafed to grant him. He has "adversaries,'' indeed, but they are powerless to effect anything against hint They have to look on with ill-concealed annoyance at his prosperity, to see his table amply spread; his condition such as men generally envy; his wealth typified by abundant oil— thou ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5

A table prepared. First we may apply this saying to our daily bread. Every "table" needs preparation. There is the material food, which may have come from far; and there are the kind hands that have made it ready. But besides this, there is love of God. We recognize that God has to do with our "daily bread." It is a matter between him and us. "Thou" and "me." How greatly is every blessing enhanced, when it is taken as from the hand of God! Then circumstances may give a special... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. The past is an earnest of the future, As God's "goodness and mercy" have always followed him hitherto, David has no doubt that they will continue to cling to him while his life continues. And I will dwell. in the house of the Lord for ever . Such passages are, of course, not to be understood literally; they express the longing of the soul for a sense of the continual presence of God, and a realization of constant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

Goodness and mercy. "Surely goodness," etc. These two words, "goodness and mercy, are to be taken together rather than over-curiously distinguished. Yet they are not mere synonyms. Goodness is the stream, mercy the fountain; goodness the open hand of God's bounty, mercy his loving heart. "Mercy" is not to be taken in the restricted sense in which we often use it, as contrasted with justice—goodness to the unworthy, pardon to the guilty. It is (in the Hebrew) the same word often... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

All the days of my life. Life is made up of "days." Confidence in God gives— I. STRENGTH FOR LIFE 'S WORK . "I shall not want." God is able to meet all our needs. "As thy days, so shall thy strength be" ( Deuteronomy 33:25 ; Philippians 4:13 ). II. SUPPORT UNDER LIFE 'S TRIALS . There will be changes. The "green pastures" may give place to the dark valley. There may be loss of health, of property, of friends; there may be unknown trials. "Thou art with me." ... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:6

Surely 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 not venture to conjecture when that would... 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

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 23:6

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

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