Psalm 34:5

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

Modern
Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.
Traditional
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Literal
They looked toward Him, and they shone, and their faces were not ashamed.
Latin
Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini; et facies vestræ non confundentur.

Original

Hebrew
English
Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.

Notes

The psalmist describes his experiences of answered prayer.

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

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Inner Beauty Prayer: Answered