Psalm 34:8

Translations

Modern

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Traditional

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Literal

Taste and see that YHWH is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.

Latin

Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus; beatus vir qui sperat in eo.

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English

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Notes

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).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

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My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
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Psalm 36:10
Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.
1 John 1:1–3
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.
Song of Solomon 5:1
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Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

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