Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 23:3

3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness , for his names sake .

Heb. He bringeth it back; Either, 1. From its Errors or Wandring. Or, 2. Into the Body, out of which it was even departing and fainting away. He reviveth or Comforteth me. Comp. Ruth 4. 15. 1 Sam. 30. 12. Lament. 1. 11.

In streight and plain, and safe Paths, where the Sheep is neither hurt, nor wearied, nor in Danger of wandering. By his Word he directs me to the right ways of Truth, and Holiness, and Righteousness, and by his Spirit he inclines and inables me to chuse them, and to continue to walk in them.

Not for any worth in me, but meerly for the Demonstration and Glory of his Justice, and Faithfulness, and Goodness.

Marginal references: Psal. 5. 8. & 19. 8. & 31. 3.