Lyrics
Verse 1:
My Shepherd You take my hand
You guide me upon the righteous path
My Father You make me whole
So gently Your whisper calms my soul
Chorus 1:
You make me lie down in green pastures
My cup overflows
You lead me beside the quiet waters
My cup overflows, my cup overflows
Verse 2:
Protector You cover me
In Your arms I rest in time of need
My Refuge I will not fear
You promise Your love is always near
Chorus 2:
Even when I walk through the valley of death
My cup overflows
Your rod and staff they comfort me
My cup overflows
Verse 3:
You prepare a table before me
In the presence of my foes
Surely love and kindness will follow me, yeah
Chorus 3:
You anoint my head with the oil of gladness
My cup overflows
I will dwell in Your house forever
My cup overflows
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Meaning & Inspiration
“My Cup Overflows” is a close lyrical meditation on Psalm 23. God is named as Shepherd, Father, Protector, and Refuge, with each title tied to a particular form of care. He guides along a righteous path, quiets the soul, provides rest, and remains near in danger. The recurring image of an overflowing cup turns that care into a confession of abundance rather than mere survival.
The song follows the psalm’s movement with unusual clarity. Green pastures and quiet waters frame the first chorus; the valley, rod, and staff shape the second; and the prepared table, anointing, pursuing goodness, and lasting home in God’s house appear near the close. Psalm 23:1-6 therefore serves as a direct source for nearly every major image. Even the mention of enemies does not displace the central tone of trust. Protection is described through God’s presence, while comfort rests in his guidance and promised love. The lyric’s worshipful force comes from gathering the whole psalm into a personal declaration that God’s provision, comfort, and faithful companionship are more than sufficient.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:1-6 The song directly follows the psalm’s images of the Shepherd, green pastures, the valley, an overflowing cup, and God’s house.