Psalm 23:6 KJV

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 23:6

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 23:6

Psalms 23:6. Surely goodness and mercy That is, God’s favour, and the blessed and comfortable effects of it; shall follow me Hebrew, ירדפוני , jirdepuni, shall pursue me, by which emphatical expression he signifies God’s wonderful freeness and readiness to do good to his people, and that his blessings not only prevent us, but even pursue them who flee from them, or that they follow us in our journey through life, as the water out of the rock followed the camp of Israel through the... 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 23:6

mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. follow = = follow after, or closely. In Hebrew present put for future. for ever = evermore. Hebrew "to length of days". read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 23:6

Psalms 23:6. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever— i.e. "In return to thee for these thy favours and blessings, I will be as constantly in the tabernacle at the hours of divine service, as if it were my ordinary abode." Thus it is said of Anna the prophetess, that she departed not from the temple, Luke 2:37. Instead of for ever, many render it after the Hebrew ימים לארךֶ leorech yamim to length of days. REFLECTIONS.—The design of God's word is, to encourage the faith, enliven the... 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 23:6

3. The believer’s response 23:6David realized that God’s good loyal love (Heb. hesed) would pursue him throughout his life. To follow here does not mean to bring up the rear but to pursue vigorously (cf. Psalms 83:15). [Note: Kidner, p. 112.] The phrase "goodness and lovingkindness" (NASB) or "goodness and love" (NIV) is a figure of speech (hendiadys) that we could render "good lovingkindness." Dwelling in the Lord’s house (i.e., the sanctuary in Jerusalem) was a picture of enjoying full... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 23:1-6

This is a Ps. of simple and unclouded confidence in God, who is described first as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1-4) and next as an host (Psalms 23:5-6). The beautiful imagery of the first part would be natural on the lips of the king who was a shepherd in his youth. The reference to ’the house of the Lord’ in Psalms 23:6 may be a continuation of the figure of the host, and need not indicate a date after the building of the Temple.3. Leadeth] RV ’guideth.’ An Eastern shepherd goes before his flock.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 23:6

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 23:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 23:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 23:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 23:6

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

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

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 23:1-6

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