Psalms 23:5–6
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
†Thou preparest a table before me, in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oyle, my cuppe runneth ouer.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. makest fat.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
†Surely goodnes and mercie shall followe me all the daies of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for euer.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. to length of dayes.
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- Ephesians 3:20Rank 1 from verse 5
- Psalms 92:10Rank 2 from verse 5
- Psalms 45:7Rank 3 from verse 5
- Psalms 16:5Rank 4 from verse 5
- 1 John 2:20Rank 5 from verse 5
- Psalms 31:19–20Rank 6 from verse 5
19Oh 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!
20Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
19*O how great is thy goodnesse, which thou hast layd vp for them that feare thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sonnes of men!
20Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence, from the pride of man: thou shalt keepe them secretly in a pauilion, from the strife of tongues.
16Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.
16Euen so would he haue remooued thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitnesse, and †that which should be set on thy table, should be full of fatnesse.
- 1 John 2:27Rank 8 from verse 5
27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
27But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in ‖him.
- 2 Corinthians 1:21Rank 9 from verse 5
- Isaiah 25:6Rank 10 from verse 5
6¶ And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto 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.
6¶ And in this mountaine shall the LORD of hostes make vnto 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.
- 1 Corinthians 10:16Rank 11 from verse 5
16The 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?
16The cup of blessing which wee blesse, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we breake, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
- Psalms 22:26Rank 12 from verse 5
- John 10:9–10Rank 13 from verse 5
9I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
9I am the doore by me if any man enter in, he shall be saued, and shall goe in and out, and find pasture.
10The theefe commeth not, but for to steale and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might haue life, and that they might haue it more abundantly.
- John 16:22Rank 14 from verse 5
- Psalms 116:13Rank 15 from verse 5
- Psalms 104:15Rank 16 from verse 5
- Psalms 78:19Rank 17 from verse 5
- John 6:53–56Rank 18 from verse 5
53Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
55For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
53Then Iesus sayd vnto them, Uerely, verely I say vnto you, Except yee eate the flesh of the sonne of man, and drinke his blood, yee haue no life in you.
54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternall life, and I will raise him vp at the last day.
55For my flesh is meate indeed, and my blood is drinke indeed.
56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
- Psalms 22:29Rank 21 from verse 5
29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
29All they that be fat vpon earth shall eate and worship: all they that goe downe to the dust shall bow before him, and none can keepe aliue his owne soule.
- Matthew 6:17Rank 22 from verse 5
From verse 6
- Psalms 27:4Rank 1 from verse 6
4One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.
4‖One thing haue I desired of the LORD, that will I seeke after: that I may dwel in the house of the LORD, all the dayes of my life, to behold the beautie of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
- 2 Timothy 4:18Rank 2 from verse 6
- 2 Corinthians 5:1Rank 3 from verse 6
1FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
1¶ For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolued, wee haue a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternall in the heauens.
- Psalms 36:7–10Rank 4 from verse 6
7How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
7†How excellent is thy louing kindnesse, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust vnder the shadowe of thy wings.
8†They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatnesse of thy house: and thou shalt make them drinke of the riuer of thy pleasures.
9For with thee is the fountaine of life: in thy light shall we see light.
10†O continue thy louing kindnesse vnto them that know thee; and thy righteousnesse to the vpright in heart.
- Psalms 16:11Rank 5 from verse 6
- Psalms 73:24–26Rank 6 from verse 6
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsell; and afterward receiue me to glory.
25Whom haue I in heauen but thee? and there is none vpon earth that I desire besides thee.
26†My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for euer.
- 2 Corinthians 1:10Rank 7 from verse 6
- Psalms 103:17Rank 8 from verse 6
- Psalms 30:11–12Rank 9 from verse 6
11Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
11Thou hast turned for mee my mourning into dauncing: thou hast put off my sackecloth, and girded mee with gladnesse:
12†To the end that my glory may sing prayse to thee, and not be silent: O LORD my God, I will giue thankes vnto thee for euer.
- Psalms 17:15Rank 10 from verse 6
- Philippians 1:23Rank 11 from verse 6
- Psalms 21:4Rank 12 from verse 6
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Psalms 23:5
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Second-person singular present form of prepare, meaning to make ready, put in suitable order, fit, or furnish for a purpose or use.
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A flat surface or board; a place for food; a written tablet or list.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Second-person singular present form of anoint, meaning to apply oil, ointment, or salve to a person or thing; by anointing, to consecrate, set apart, or appoint to an office or holy use.
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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.
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1. An oily substance, especially olive oil. 2. To anoint or supply with oil.
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Psalms 23:6
Certainly, truly, firmly, or without doubt.
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Moral excellence, kindness, generosity, or that which is good.
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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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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.
4*Yea though I walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staffe, 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.
5†Thou preparest a table before me, in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oyle, my cuppe runneth ouer.
Selected passage6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
6†Surely goodnes and mercie shall followe me all the daies of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for euer.
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