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You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed <i>and</i> refreshed my head with oil; My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You arrange a table before me, "" In front of my adversaries, "" You have anointed my head with oil, "" My cup is full!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou 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! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 22:5>You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You set a table before me in front of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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 <i>wine</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/23-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2426" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/23.htm">The LORD is My Shepherd</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Even 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. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: ta·‘ă·rōḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">You prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/7979.htm" title="7979: šul·ḥān (N-ms) -- A table. From shalach; a table; by implication, a meal.">a table</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nay (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">in the presence of</a> <a href="/hebrew/6887.htm" title="6887: ṣō·rə·rāy (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">my enemies.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1878.htm" title="1878: diš·šan·tā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to be fat; transitively, to fatten; specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; denominatively to remove ashes.">You anoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">my head</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: ḇaš·še·men (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">with oil;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3563.htm" title="3563: kō·w·sî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From an unused root meaning to hold together; a cup, often figuratively, a lot; also some unclean bird, probably an owl.">my cup</a> <a href="/hebrew/7310.htm" title="7310: rə·wā·yāh (N-fs) -- Saturation. From ravah; satisfaction.">overflows.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Matthew 22:2-4</a></span><br />“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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">1 Corinthians 10:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-1.htm">Proverbs 9:1-5</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/2-4.htm">Song of Solomon 2:4</a></span><br />He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29-30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7-13</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26-29</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20</a></span><br />You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.</p><p class="hdg">preparest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-26.htm">Psalm 22:26,29</a></b></br> The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19,20</a></b></br> <i>Oh</i> how great <i>is</i> thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; <i>which</i> thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Psalm 104:15</a></b></br> And wine <i>that</i> maketh glad the heart of man, <i>and</i> oil to make <i>his</i> face to shine, and bread <i>which</i> strengtheneth man's heart.</p><p class="hdg">thou anointest [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7</a></b></br> Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Psalm 92:10</a></b></br> But my horn shalt thou exalt like <i>the horn of</i> an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/6-6.htm">Amos 6:6</a></b></br> That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.</p><p class="hdg">my cup</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-13.htm">Psalm 116:13</a></b></br> I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16</a></b></br> 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?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/job/40-24.htm">Front</a> <a href="/psalms/19-12.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Head</a> <a href="/job/29-6.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/psalms/18-24.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Overflows</a> <a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/psalms/21-12.htm">Preparest</a> <a href="/psalms/21-9.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/21-12.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/job/38-38.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Runs</a> <a href="/job/36-16.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/141-5.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/psalms/73-10.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Front</a> <a href="/psalms/25-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Head</a> <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Overflows</a> <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/psalms/65-9.htm">Preparest</a> <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Runs</a> <a href="/psalms/69-22.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">David's confidence in God's grace</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.</b><br>This phrase reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of hospitality, where a host would provide a meal for a guest as a sign of protection and honor. In biblical times, sharing a meal was a covenantal act, symbolizing peace and fellowship. The imagery of a table prepared in the presence of enemies suggests divine provision and security, even amidst adversity. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the Messianic banquet, where believers are invited to dine with Christ, as referenced in <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a>. The presence of enemies highlights God's ability to provide and protect, turning potential threats into opportunities for blessing.<p><b>You anoint my head with oil;</b><br>Anointing with oil in ancient Israel was a sign of blessing, consecration, and healing. It was used to set apart priests and kings, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment and presence. In the context of <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, it signifies God's favor and the bestowal of honor upon the psalmist. This act of anointing can be seen as a type of Christ, the Anointed One, who fulfills the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King. The anointing also reflects the shepherd's care for sheep, as oil was used to protect them from insects and heal wounds, illustrating God's tender care and provision.<p><b>my cup overflows.</b><br>The overflowing cup is a symbol of abundance and blessing. In the cultural context of the Bible, a full cup represented prosperity and joy. The imagery suggests that God's provision is not just sufficient but abundant, exceeding the needs of the psalmist. This abundance is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of giving life "more abundantly" (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>). The overflowing cup can also be seen as a metaphor for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as believers are filled with joy and peace through their relationship with God. This phrase reassures the faithful of God's generous and unending provision.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, David was a shepherd, warrior, and king of Israel. His experiences of God's provision and protection are reflected in this psalm.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>While not named, these represent adversaries or challenges that David faced. In a broader sense, they symbolize any opposition or trials believers encounter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/table.htm">Table</a></b><br>Symbolizes God's provision and abundance, often associated with fellowship and communion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/anointing_with_oil.htm">Anointing with Oil</a></b><br>A practice in ancient Israel signifying blessing, consecration, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/overflowing_cup.htm">Overflowing Cup</a></b><br>Represents abundance and the overflowing blessings from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_adversity.htm">God's Provision in Adversity</a></b><br>Even in the presence of enemies, God provides abundantly. Trust in His provision regardless of circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/anointing_as_a_sign_of_favor.htm">Anointing as a Sign of Favor</a></b><br>Anointing with oil signifies God's favor and blessing. Seek to live a life that reflects His anointing through the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/abundance_in_christ.htm">Abundance in Christ</a></b><br>The overflowing cup symbolizes the abundant life promised in Christ. Embrace and share this abundance with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_adversaries.htm">Victory Over Adversaries</a></b><br>God's preparation of a table in the presence of enemies signifies victory and peace. Rest in the assurance of His protection and triumph.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'prepare_a_table'_mean.htm">What does "You prepare a table before me" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_face_defeat.htm">Psalm 23:5 – If God prepares a table for the faithful “in the presence of enemies,” why do many suffer defeat and persecution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_elders_anoint_the_sick.htm">Should elders pray and anoint the sick with oil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Such a sudden transition from the figure of the flock to that of a banquet is characteristic of Hebrew poetry.<p><span class= "bld">Preparest</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., spreadest </span>or <span class= "ital">furnishest, </span>the usual phrase (<a href="/proverbs/9-2.htm" title="She has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine; she has also furnished her table.">Proverbs 9:2</a>; <a href="/isaiah/21-5.htm" title="Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, you princes, and anoint the shield.">Isaiah 21:5</a>). (For the same figure of the hospitable host applied to God, see <a href="/job/36-16.htm" title="Even so would he have removed you out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no narrow place; and that which should be set on your table should be full of fatness.">Job 36:16</a>; <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm" title="And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make to all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.">Isaiah 25:6</a>; and the well-known parables in the New Testament.)<p><span class= "bld">In the presence of</span> <span class= "bld">mine enemies.</span>--We must imagine the banquet spread on some secure mountain height, in sight of the baffled foe, who look on in harmless spite.<p><span class= "bld">My cup runneth over.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">My cup is abundant drink. </span>Cup, in the sense of portion, has already occurred (<a href="/psalms/11-6.htm" title="On the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.">Psalm 11:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/16-5.htm" title="The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: you maintain my lot.">Psalm 16:5</a>). The LXX. has, "Thine intoxicating cup, how excellent it is;" Vulg. the same, but with "my" instead of "thy." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.</span> 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 - <span class="cmt_word">thou</span> <span class="cmt_word">anointest</span> (or, <span class="accented">makest fat</span>, marginal rendering) <span class="cmt_word">my head with oil</span> - great, his whole life full to overflowing with blessedness. <span class="cmt_word">My cup runneth over</span>, 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/23-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You prepare</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲרֹ֬ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·rōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a table</span><br /><span class="heb">שֻׁלְחָ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(šul·ḥān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7979.htm">Strong's 7979: </a> </span><span class="str2">A table, a meal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before me</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנַ֨י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the presence of</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֥גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my enemies.</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹרְרָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·rə·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6887.htm">Strong's 6887: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You anoint</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּשַּׁ֖נְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(diš·šan·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1878.htm">Strong's 1878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be fat, to fatten, to anoint, to satisfy, to remove, ashes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my head</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(rō·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with oil;</span><br /><span class="heb">בַשֶּׁ֥מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaš·še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my cup</span><br /><span class="heb">כּוֹסִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kō·w·sî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3563.htm">Strong's 3563: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl</span><br /><br /><span class="word">overflows.</span><br /><span class="heb">רְוָיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(rə·wā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7310.htm">Strong's 7310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Satisfaction</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 23:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 23:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/23-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 23:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 23:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>