Psalm 23:6

Translations

Modern

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Surely goodness and mercy will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of YHWH for the length of days.

Latin

Et misericordia tua subsequetur me omnibus diebus vitæ meæ; et ut inhabitem in domo Domini in longitudinem dierum.

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Hebrew

English

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Notes

Psalms 23:6

The Lord shows his unfailing love through his presence and the unique benefits he provides (Psalms 69:16; 86:17; 109:21; see 18:6; 61:4). He gives care that surpasses the temporary challenges from enemies (Psalm 7:1).

Psalms 23:1–6

This psalm, which expresses trust and confidence in the Lord, has been a favorite of God's people for generations. It assures us of God's presence during difficult times. It brings to mind images of the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1–3; see Ezekiel 34:12; John 10:11) and the messianic banquet (Psalm 23:5–6; see Isaiah 25:6; Revelation 19:9).

Psalms 20:1–24:10

This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Presence in the Psalms Spirit Empowerment The Shepherd

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2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
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He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.

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