Psalms 23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments
  • Psalms 23:2 open_in_new

    Lie down — To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries. Green — Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions.

  • Psalms 23:3 open_in_new

    Restoreth — Heb. He bringeth it back; from its errors and wandering. For — Not for any worth in me, but for the glory of his justice, and faithfulness, and goodness.

  • Psalms 23:4 open_in_new

    Thy rod and thy staff — Two words denoting the same thing, and both designing God's pastoral care over him.

  • Psalms 23:5 open_in_new

    A table — Thou furnishest me with plenty of provisions and comforts. Oil — With aromatic ointments, which were then used at great feasts; thy comforts delight my soul. Runneth over — Thou hast given me a plentiful portions, signified by the cup, given to the guests by the master of the feast.