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A Feast Amidst Foes
Commentators emphasize that God doesn't just provide for us; He prepares a full banquet in the very presence of our enemies. This image signifies ultimate security and vindication. It shows that God's care is so complete that we can feast in peace and confidence, even when surrounded by opposition, as our foes are rendered powerless to interfere with His blessings.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 23:5
18th Century
Theologian
You prepare a table - The image is now changed, though expressing the general idea which is indicated in the first verse of the psa…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 23:5
19th Century
Bishop
Such a sudden transition from the figure of the flock to that of a banquet is characteristic of Hebrew poetry.
Preparest
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 23:3–6
19th Century
Preacher
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of d…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 23:5
16th Century
Theologian
You will prepare. These words, which are in the future tense, here denote a continued act. David, therefore, now repeats, without a figure…
John Gill
On Psalms 23:5
17th Century
Pastor
Thou preparest a table before me
In a providential way granting a sufficiency, and even an affluence of temporal g…
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…