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Psalms 23:5 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. "
Psalms 23:5
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3 He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 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.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.
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Psalms 23:1
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing."
Psalms 23:2
"He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters."
Psalms 23:3
"He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake."
Psalms 23:4
"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."
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"Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever."
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