Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Berean Standard Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. King James Bible Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. New King James Version You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. New American Standard Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. NASB 1995 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. NASB 1977 Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Legacy Standard Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Amplified Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Christian Standard Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Holman Christian Standard Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. American Standard Version Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Contemporary English Version You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows. English Revised Version Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over. GOD'S WORD® Translation You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Good News Translation You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. International Standard Version You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Majority Standard Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. NET Bible You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full. New Heart English Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Webster's Bible Translation Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. World English Bible You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou arrange a table before me, "" In front of my adversaries, "" You have anointed my head with oil, "" My cup is full! Young's Literal Translation Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full! Smith's Literal Translation Thou wilt set in order a table before me in front of mine enemies: thou madest fat mine head with oil; my cup being satisfied with drink. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it! Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You set a table before me in front of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. New Revised Standard Version You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You have prepared tables in front of me opposite my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil and my cup overflows as if it were alive. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou has prepared a table before me in presence of them that afflict me: thou hast thoroughly anointed my head with oil; and thy cup cheers me like the best wine. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Shepherd…4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.… Cross References John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. Luke 15:22-24 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. / Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. / For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate. Isaiah 25:6 On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine. Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. Matthew 22:2-4 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ 1 Corinthians 10:21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. Proverbs 9:1-5 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. / She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. ... Song of Solomon 2:4 He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love. Revelation 19:9 Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Luke 22:29-30 And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me, / so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. 2 Samuel 9:7-13 “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” / Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?” / Then the king summoned Saul’s servant Ziba and said to him, “I have given to your master’s grandson all that belonged to Saul and to all his house. ... Matthew 26:26-29 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ... 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 1 John 2:20 You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. Treasury of Scripture You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. preparest Psalm 22:26,29 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever… Psalm 31:19,20 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! … Psalm 104:15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. thou anointest [heb. Psalm 45:7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Psalm 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Amos 6:6 That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. my cup Psalm 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? Jump to Previous Adversaries Anoint Anointed Cup Enemies Front Full Haters Head Oil Over-Against Overflowing Overflows Prepare Preparest Presence Ready Runneth Runs TableJump to Next Adversaries Anoint Anointed Cup Enemies Front Full Haters Head Oil Over-Against Overflowing Overflows Prepare Preparest Presence Ready Runneth Runs TablePsalm 23 1. David's confidence in God's graceYou prepare a table before me This phrase begins with the imagery of God as a gracious host. The Hebrew word for "prepare" is "ערך" (arak), which conveys the idea of setting in order or arranging. In ancient Near Eastern culture, hosting a meal was a significant act of hospitality and honor. The table symbolizes abundance and provision, suggesting that God provides for our needs even in the presence of adversity. This reflects the historical context where sharing a meal was a sign of peace and covenant. in the presence of my enemies You anoint my head with oil my cup overflows Preparest--i.e., spreadest or furnishest, the usual phrase (Proverbs 9:2; Isaiah 21:5). (For the same figure of the hospitable host applied to God, see Job 36:16; Isaiah 25:6; and the well-known parables in the New Testament.) In the presence of mine enemies.--We must imagine the banquet spread on some secure mountain height, in sight of the baffled foe, who look on in harmless spite. My cup runneth over.--Literally, My cup is abundant drink. Cup, in the sense of portion, has already occurred (Psalm 11:6; Psalm 16:5). The LXX. has, "Thine intoxicating cup, how excellent it is;" Vulg. the same, but with "my" instead of "thy." . . . Verse 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 anointest (or, makest fat, marginal rendering) my head with oil - great, his whole life full to overflowing with blessedness. My cup runneth over, he declares - is not only full to the brim, but runs over the brim - an expressive metaphor, indicative of a state of bliss rarely experienced in this life.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You prepareתַּעֲרֹ֬ךְ (ta·‘ă·rōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order a table שֻׁלְחָ֗ן (šul·ḥān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7979: A table, a meal before me לְפָנַ֨י ׀ (lə·p̄ā·nay) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face in the presence of נֶ֥גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before my enemies. צֹרְרָ֑י (ṣō·rə·rāy) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6887: To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped You anoint דִּשַּׁ֖נְתָּ (diš·šan·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1878: To be fat, to fatten, to anoint, to satisfy, to remove, ashes my head רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י (rō·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7218: The head with oil; בַשֶּׁ֥מֶן (ḇaš·še·men) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness my cup כּוֹסִ֥י (kō·w·sî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3563: A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl overflows. רְוָיָֽה׃ (rə·wā·yāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7310: Satisfaction Links Psalm 23:5 NIVPsalm 23:5 NLT Psalm 23:5 ESV Psalm 23:5 NASB Psalm 23:5 KJV Psalm 23:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 23:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 23:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 23:5 French Bible Psalm 23:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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