Psa 16:11, 23:6 | JFB | STEP | 11. Raised from the dead, he shall die no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Thou wilt show me —guide me to attain. the path of life —or, "lives"—the plural denoting variety and abundance—immortal blessedness of every sort—as "life" often denotes. in thy presence —or, "before Thy faces." The frequent use of this plural form for "faces" may contain an allusion to the Trinity ( ). at thy right hand —to which Christ was exalted ( ). In the glories of this state, He shall see of the travail ( ) of His soul, and be satisfied.

Psalms 16:11

11. Raised from the dead, he shall die no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

Thou wilt show me—guide me to attain.

the path of life—or, "lives"—the plural denoting variety and abundance—immortal blessedness of every sort—as "life" often denotes.

in thy presence—or, "before Thy faces." The frequent use of this plural form for "faces" may contain an allusion to the Trinity (Nu 6:25, 26; Ps 17:15; 31:16).

at thy right hand—to which Christ was exalted (Ps 110:1; Ac 2:33; Col 3:1; Heb 1:3). In the glories of this state, He shall see of the travail (Isa 53:10, 11; Php 2:9) of His soul, and be satisfied.

Psalms 23:6

5, 6. Another figure expresses God's provided care.

a table—or, "food," anointing

oil—the symbol of gladness, and the overflowing

cup—which represents abundance—are prepared for the child of God, who may feast in spite of his enemies, confident that this favor will ever attend him. This beautiful Psalm most admirably sets before us, in its chief figure, that of a shepherd, the gentle, kind, and sure care extended to God's people, who, as a shepherd, both rules and feeds them. The closing verse shows that the blessings mentioned are spiritual.