Psalms
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) speaks to God's provision, blessedness, and provision — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
Proverbs 10:22“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19“And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
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Common questions
What does Psalms 23:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 23:5 reads: "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." The verse speaks to God's provision, blessedness, and provision. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 23 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 23:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." is Psalms 23:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 23.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 23:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 23:5 include Proverbs 10:22, Psalms 68:19, and James 1:17. Reading them alongside Psalms 23:5 deepens the theme of God's provision.
How can I pray with Psalms 23:5?
Read Psalms 23:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.