Psalms 23
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Chapter 23
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Verses:
David extolls the goodness of God as his shepherd, and expresses his confidence in him, ver. 1 - 6.
A psalm of David.
| 23:2 | Lie down - To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. Green - Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions. |
| 23:3 | Restoreth - Heb. He bringeth it back; from its errors and wandering. For - Not for any worth in me, but for the glory of his justice, and faithfulness, and goodness. |
| 23:4 | Thy rod and thy staff - Two words denoting the same thing, and both designing God's pastoral care over him. |
| 23:5 | A table - Thou furnishest me with plenty of provisions and comforts. Oil - With aromatic ointments, which were then used at great feasts; thy comforts delight my soul. Runneth over - Thou hast given me a plentiful portions, signified by the cup, given to the guests by the master of the feast. |