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Psalms 23:5 — Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
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The verses around Psalms 23:5.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Verse explanation
Anointing a guest's head with scented oil was a gesture of honored hospitality in the ancient world, something like welcoming a most cherished guest. The overflowing cup reinforces the same idea, abundance and welcome, not scarcity.
From the Psalms 23 study in Bible in Stories.
Psalms 23:5 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Preparas uma mesa perante mim na presença dos meus inimigos, unges a minha cabeça com oleo, o meu calix trasborda.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Tu preparas uma mesa diante de mim à vista de meus adversários; unges a minha cabeça com azeite, meu cálice transborda.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Preparas un banquete para mí en presencia mis enemigos. Me honras ungiendo mi cabeza con aceite. ¡Mi copa está tan llena que se desborda!
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