Parallel Verses
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 American Standard Bible
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My
King James Version
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Holman Bible
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
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.
A Conservative Version
Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.
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.
Amplified
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You have anointed and refreshed my head with
My cup overflows.
Darby Translation
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Lexham Expanded Bible
You prepare before me a table in the presence of my oppressors. You anoint my head with oil; my cup [is] overflowing.
Modern King James verseion
You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou preparest a table before me against mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, and fillest my cup 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 runs over.
The Emphasized Bible
Thou spreadest before me a table, in face of mine adversaries, Thou hast anointed, with oil, my head, My cup, hath run over.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Thou arrangest before me a table, Over-against my adversaries, Thou hast anointed with oil my head, My cup is full!
Themes
Abundance/bounty » The lord dealing bountifully
Anointing » Was applied to » The head
Anointing » The lord anointing
Entertainments » Guests at » Usually anointed
Fulness » Spiritual » The overflowing cup
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Gives in superabundance
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Overflowing blessings
Head » Illustrative » (anointed,) of joy and prosperity
Oil » Used » For anointing the person
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Overflowing blessings
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Gives in superabundance
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Overflowing blessings
Topics
References
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 23:5
Prayers for Psalm 23:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Good Shepherd
4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me. 5 You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full. 6 Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord's house for the rest of my life.
Cross References
Psalm 16:5
Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
Psalm 92:10
You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil.
Psalm 45:7
You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
John 6:53-56
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the solemn truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in yourselves.
Job 36:16
And surely, he drew you from the mouth of distress, to a wide place, unrestricted, and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food.
Psalm 22:26
Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!
Psalm 22:29
All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.
Psalm 31:19-20
How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.
Psalm 78:19
They insulted God, saying, "Is God really able to give us food in the wilderness?
Psalm 104:15
as well as wine that makes people feel so good, and so they can have oil to make their faces shine, as well as food that sustains people's lives.
Psalm 116:13
I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.
Isaiah 25:6
The Lord who commands armies will hold a banquet for all the nations on this mountain. At this banquet there will be plenty of meat and aged wine -- tender meat and choicest wine.
Amos 6:6
They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
Matthew 6:17
When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
Luke 7:46
You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfumed oil.
John 10:9-10
I am the door. If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will come in and go out, and find pasture.
John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
1 Corinthians 10:16
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break a sharing in the body of Christ?
2 Corinthians 1:21
But it is God who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anointed us,
Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,
1 John 2:20
Nevertheless you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.
1 John 2:27
Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.