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A Restored Soul
Commentators explain that "He restoreth my soul" means more than just forgiveness. It describes God actively reviving, refreshing, and re-energizing a spirit that is weary, faint, or exhausted. When you feel spiritually drained or empty, God acts as a "great Restorer" (Spurgeon) who brings back life and vigor to your soul.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 23:3
18th Century
Theologian
He leads me beside the still waters - Margin, “waters of quietness.” These are not stagnant waters, but waters that are not tempest…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 23:3
19th Century
Bishop
Restoreth my soul — that is, refreshes, recreates, quickens.
For his name’s sake. —God’s providential dealings are recognis…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 23:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
Beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness –
"In each one of them; he is my Exemplar in…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 23:3
16th Century
Theologian
He restoreth my soul. As it is the duty of a good shepherd to cherish his sheep, and when they are diseased or weak, to nurse and support …
John Gill
On Psalms 23:3
17th Century
Pastor
He restores my soul
Either when backslidden, he brings it back again when led or driven away, and heals its backslid…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 23:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The Lord is my shepherd. In these words, the believer is taught to express his satisfaction in the care of the great Pastor of the univers…