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Psalm 34

Psalm 34:10

Taste and See That the LORD Is Good · Psalm 34:1–22
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Translations

Modern
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Traditional
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
Literal
The young lions are in want and are hungry, and those seeking YHWH shall not lack any good thing.
Latin
Divites eguerunt, et esurierunt; inquirentes autem Dominum non minuentur omni bono.

Original

Hebrew
English
Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Notes

Psalms 34:9–10

Fear of the Lord includes reverence and respect, and it motivates a life of wisdom (see Proverbs 1:7; 9:10).

Psalms 34:8–14

The godly encourage everyone to seek wisdom, to fear the Lord, and to place themselves under the protection of the Lord’s angel.

Psalms 34:1–22

This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving song of praise (Psalm 34:1–7) that celebrates the Lord for caring for and protecting godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (Psalm 34:8–14) and explains wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (Psalm 34:15–22).

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:8–15

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession David Fellowship Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Consolation Under Affliction: To the Poor Desire: Spiritual Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual God Provides God: Providence of Needs New Job Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking God: Ensures: Prosperity The Gifts of God: Temporal: All Good Things