Psalms 23:5

in the presence of mine enemies Or, adversaries, as in Psalms 6:7. The mark of favour is public and unmistakable.

thou anointest R.V., thou hast anointed. The reference is to the unguents and perfumes which were the regular accompaniment of an Oriental banquet (Amos 6:6; Psalms 45:7; Psalms 92:10), not to the regal anointing, for which a different word is used.

my cup&c. See note on Psalms 16:5: and cp. Psalms 36:8; Psalms 66:12, note.

Jehovah is no niggard host, like the Pharisee (Luke 7:46); He provides for the joys as well as the necessities of life (John 2:1-11); His guests shall be of a cheerful countenance and a gladsome heart (Psalms 104:15).