Psalm 34:2

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

Modern
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
Traditional
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Literal
In YHWH my soul boasts; let the humble hear and be glad.
Latin
In Domino laudabitur anima mea: audiant mansueti, et lætentur.

Original

Hebrew
English
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.

Notes

The psalmist encourages those in need to join him in praise.

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 Gratitude Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Character of Saints: Humble Counting your Blessings Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Humility: A Characteristic of Saints Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Testimony: Religious, Exemplified