5-6. God as the Gracious Host. Thou preparest a table. The writer introduces a secondary metaphor to further express his trust. The scene changes to show the psalmist as the guest of honor at God’s house, enjoying the warm hospitality characteristic of the East. He is under God’s protection. His head is anointed with perfumed oil. His every need is completely satisfied. On the basis of this trust, every moment of his life will be filled with God’s richest blessings. The greatest blessing will be
Psalm 23:5