Psalm 23:5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Cross-reference

Psalm 16:5 Parallel

Psalm 16:5 calls the LORD 'my cup' — the same symbol of God's portion and provision as the overflowing cup.

Psalm 45:7 Parallel

Psalm 45:7 speaks of being anointed with the oil of gladness, directly paralleling the anointing of the head with oil.

Psalm 92:10 Parallel

Psalm 92:10 also uses the image of being anointed with fresh oil, reinforcing God's blessing and exaltation.

Psalm 104:15 mentions oil to make the face shine and wine to gladden the heart, directly paralleling the anointing oil and overflowing cup.

Psalm 116:13 lifts the cup of salvation — a similar image of a cup representing God's deliverance and blessing.

Psalm 22:26 Parallel

Psalm 22:26 describes the poor eating and being satisfied, paralleling the abundant table and overflowing cup.

Psalm 103:5 Related theme

Psalm 103:5 speaks of God satisfying with good things, similar to the overflowing cup of blessing here.

1 John 2:27 Parallel

1 John 2:27 continues the anointing theme, emphasizing it abides and teaches — same metaphor of divine anointing.

2 Corinthians 1:21 speaks of God anointing believers in Christ — echoing the divine anointing here.

1 Corinthians 10:16 calls the communion cup 'the cup of blessing' — echoing the overflowing cup as a symbol of God's provision.

Amos 6:6 Contrast

Amos 6:6 condemns anointing with fine oils while ignoring others' ruin — contrasting the grateful anointing here.

1 John 2:20 Parallel

1 John 2:20 says believers have an anointing from the Holy One — parallel to the anointing as God's gift.

Isaiah 61:3 Parallel

Isaiah 61:3 promises 'oil of joy' for anointing, directly matching the anointing with oil here as a symbol of gladness.

Deuteronomy 28:40 curses Israel with no oil to use, contrasting the abundant anointing oil in this verse.

Isaiah 25:6 Parallel

Isaiah 25:6 depicts God preparing a lavish feast of rich food and aged wine, echoing the abundant table and overflowing cup.

Luke 7:46 Allusion

In Luke 7:46, Jesus rebukes Simon for not anointing his head — contrasting with the woman's act, echoing the hospitality anointing of Psalm 23:5.

Ezekiel 34:10 condemns false shepherds who fail to feed the flock, contrasting with the Lord who prepares a table here.

Hebrews 1:9 Allusion

In Hebrews 1:9, Christ is anointed with the oil of gladness — echoing the anointing imagery of Psalm 23:5 as a sign of divine favor.

Ezekiel 16:9 describes God anointing Jerusalem with oil, a similar act of care and blessing as the anointing here.

Ephesians 3:20 Related theme

Ephesians 3:20 describes God's ability to do abundantly more — mirroring the overflowing abundance of the cup here.

Ruth 2:14 Parallel

Ruth 2:14 shows Boaz providing a generous meal, echoing the table prepared here with abundance.

Matthew 6:17 instructs anointing the head during fasting — a similar action but for a different purpose (normal appearance).