He restoreth, Heb. he bringeth it back; either,
1. From its errors or wandering; or,
2. Into the body, out of which it was even departing and fainting away. He reviveth or comforteth me. Compare Ruth 4:15 1 Samuel 30:12 Lamentations 1:11. In the paths of righteousness; in straight, and plain, and safe paths, where the sheep is neither hurt, nor wearied, nor in danger of wandering. By his word he directs me to the right ways of truth, and holiness, and righteousness, and by his Spirit he inclines and enables me to choose them, and to continue to walk in them. For his name's sake; not for any worth in me, but merely for the demonstration and glory of his justice, and faithfulness, and goodness.