Psa 23:3, 74:1 | JFB | STEP | 3. To restore the soul is to revive or quicken it ( ), or relieve it ( ). paths of righteousness —those of safety, as directed by God, and pleasing to Him. for his name's sake —or, regard for His perfections, pledged for His people's welfare.

Psalms 23:3

3. To restore the soul is to revive or quicken it (Ps 19:7), or relieve it (La 1:11, 19).

paths of righteousness—those of safety, as directed by God, and pleasing to Him.

for his name's sake—or, regard for His perfections, pledged for His people's welfare.

Psalms 74:1

1. cast . . . off—with abhorrence (compare Ps 43:2; 44:9). There is no disavowal of guilt implied. The figure of fire to denote God's anger is often used; and here, and in De 29:20, by the word "smoke," suggests its continuance.

sheep . . . pasture—(Compare Ps 80:1; 95:7).