“my cup runneth over”

PSALM 23:5

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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The quote, “my cup runneth over” in Psalm 23, means “I have more than enough for my needs.”

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

— Psalm 23:5

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my head רֹ֝אשִׁ֗י The head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.) H7218
with oil; בַשֶּׁ֥מֶן Grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness H8081
my cup כּוֹסִ֥י A cup (as a container), often figuratively, a lot (as if a potion) H3563
runneth over. רְוָיָֽה׃ Satisfaction H7310

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