Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and…”

Psalm 23:6

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.

American Standard Version

Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.

Darby Translation

Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the days.

Young's Literal Translation

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!

Bible in Basic English

Truly, blessing and mercy will be with me all the days of my life; and I will have a place in the house of the Lord all my days.

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Cross references

“goodness”

2 Timothy 4:18 Psalm 36:7–10 Psalm 103:17 2 Corinthians 1:10 Psalm 30:11 Psalm 30:12

2 Timothy 4:18 · BSB

And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 36:7–10 · BSB

How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

Psalm 103:17 · BSB

But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—

2 Corinthians 1:10 · BSB

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,

Psalm 30:11 · BSB

You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

Psalm 30:12 · BSB

that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

“and I”

2 Corinthians 5:1 Psalm 16:11 Psalm 73:24–26 Psalm 17:15 Philippians 1:23

2 Corinthians 5:1 · BSB

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Psalm 16:11 · BSB

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Psalm 73:24–26 · BSB

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Psalm 17:15 · BSB

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Philippians 1:23 · BSB

I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

“for ever”

Psalm 21:4

Psalm 21:4 · BSB

He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.

Also

Psalm 27:4

Psalm 27:4 · BSB

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

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