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Psalm 23:6 KJV
Psalms · chapter 23 · verse 6
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.Psalm 23:6 · King James Version
Psalm 23:6 in context
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.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 27:4
- 2 Timothy 4:18
- 2 Corinthians 5:1
- Psalms 36:7-10
- Psalms 16:11
- Psalms 73:24-26
- Psalms 103:17
- 2 Corinthians 1:10
Key words (Strong's)
- goodnessṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- followrâdaphto run after (usually with hostile intentH7291 →
- mercychêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- dwellyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
- housebayitha houseH1004 →
- daysyôwma day , whether literal , or figurativeH3117 →
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From three very comfortable premises David, in this psalm, draws three very comfortable conclusions, and teaches us to do so too. We are saved by hope, and that hope will not make us ashamed, because it is well grounded. It is the duty of Christians to encourage themselves in the Lord their God;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6