Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. New Living Translation Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! English Standard Version Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Berean Standard Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! King James Bible O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. New King James Version Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! New American Standard Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! NASB 1995 O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! NASB 1977 O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Legacy Standard Bible O taste and see that Yahweh is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Amplified Bible O taste and see that the LORD [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him. Christian Standard Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him! Holman Christian Standard Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him! American Standard Version Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him. Contemporary English Version Discover for yourself that the LORD is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad. English Revised Version O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him. Good News Translation Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him. International Standard Version Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him! Majority Standard Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! NET Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him! New Heart English Bible Oh taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Webster's Bible Translation O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. World English Bible Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTaste and see that YHWH [is] good, "" O the blessedness of the man who trusts in Him. Young's Literal Translation Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him. Smith's Literal Translation Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good: happy the man who shall put his trust in him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO taste, and see that the Lord is sweet: blessed is the man that hopeth in him. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him. New Revised Standard Version O taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man that trusts in him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Taste and see that LORD JEHOVAH is good, and blessed are all who trust upon him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O consider and see that the LORD is good; Happy is the man that taketh refuge in Him. Brenton Septuagint Translation Taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man who hopes in him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Taste and See that the LORD is Good…7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. 8Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! 9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.… Cross References 1 Peter 2:3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Hebrews 6:5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Ephesians 3:19 of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Isaiah 55:1-2 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Jeremiah 31:14 I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. Proverbs 16:20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Treasury of Scripture O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him. taste Psalm 63:5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: Psalm 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Song of Solomon 2:3 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. Lord Psalm 36:7,10 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings… Psalm 52:1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Jeremiah 31:14 And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD. blessed Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Psalm 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Jump to Previous Blessed Consider Experience Faith Good Happiness Happy Refuge Taste TrustethJump to Next Blessed Consider Experience Faith Good Happiness Happy Refuge Taste TrustethPsalm 34 1. David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience8. They are blessed who trust in God 11. He exhorts to the fear of God 15. The privileges of the righteous Taste and see that the LORD is good; This phrase invites personal experience and engagement with God. The metaphor of "taste" suggests an intimate and personal encounter, akin to sampling food. In biblical times, sharing a meal was a sign of fellowship and trust. This call to "taste" implies that God's goodness is not just to be known intellectually but experienced personally. The goodness of the LORD is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like Exodus 34:6-7, where God reveals His compassionate and gracious nature. The invitation to "see" complements "taste," suggesting a full sensory experience of God's benevolence. This echoes the invitation in Psalm 119:103, where God's words are described as sweeter than honey. blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 34, who wrote this psalm after pretending to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left. This context is crucial as it highlights David's reliance on God during a time of personal crisis. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, representing the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is characterized by His goodness and faithfulness. 3. Abimelech The Philistine king before whom David feigned madness. This event is a backdrop to the psalm, illustrating God's deliverance and protection. Teaching Points Experiential FaithThe call to "taste and see" invites believers to move beyond intellectual assent to an experiential relationship with God. Faith is not just about knowing facts but experiencing God's presence and goodness in daily life. God's Goodness The verse emphasizes the inherent goodness of God. Believers are encouraged to reflect on God's character and His acts of kindness and mercy in their lives. Blessing of Refuge Taking refuge in God is portrayed as a source of blessing. In times of trouble, believers are reminded to seek God's protection and find peace in His presence. Invitation to Trust The verse is an invitation to trust in God. It challenges believers to rely on God's faithfulness and promises, especially during difficult times.(8) Taste.--Comp. Hebrews 6:4 ; 1Peter 2:3.Verse 8. - O taste and see that the Lord is good; i.e. put the matter to the test of experience (comp. 1 Peter 2:3). There is no other way of really knowing how good God is. Blessed is the man that trusteth in him (comp. Psalm 2:12; Psalm 84:12; Proverbs 16:20; Isaiah 30:18; Jeremiah 17:7). Trust in God is a feeling which is blessed in itself. God also showers blessings on such as trust in him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Tasteטַעֲמ֣וּ (ṭa·‘ă·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2938: To taste, to perceive and see וּ֭רְאוּ (ū·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is good; ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good blessed אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! is the man הַ֝גֶּ֗בֶר (hag·ge·ḇer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply who takes refuge in Him! יֶחֱסֶה־ (ye·ḥĕ·seh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in Links Psalm 34:8 NIVPsalm 34:8 NLT Psalm 34:8 ESV Psalm 34:8 NASB Psalm 34:8 KJV Psalm 34:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 34:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 34:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 34:8 French Bible Psalm 34:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 34:8 Oh taste and see that Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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