Psalm 34:9
New International Version
Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

New Living Translation
Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.

English Standard Version
Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!

Berean Standard Bible
Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

King James Bible
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

New King James Version
Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.

New American Standard Bible
Fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no lack of anything.

NASB 1995
O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.

NASB 1977
O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him, there is no want.

Legacy Standard Bible
Oh, fear Yahweh, you His saints; For there is no want to those who fear Him.

Amplified Bible
O [reverently] fear the LORD, you His saints (believers, holy ones); For to those who fear Him there is no want.

Christian Standard Bible
You who are his holy ones, fear the LORD, for those who fear him lack nothing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You who are His holy ones, fear Yahweh, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

American Standard Version
Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him.

Contemporary English Version
Honor the LORD! You are his special people. No one who honors the LORD will ever be in need.

English Revised Version
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Fear the LORD, you holy people who belong to him. Those who fear him are never in need.

Good News Translation
Honor the LORD, all his people; those who obey him have all they need.

International Standard Version
Fear the LORD, you holy ones of his; for those who fear him lack nothing.

Majority Standard Bible
Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

NET Bible
Remain loyal to the LORD, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!

New Heart English Bible
Oh fear the LORD, you his holy ones, for there is no lack with those who fear him.

Webster's Bible Translation
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

World English Bible
Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Fear YHWH, you His holy ones, "" For there is no lack to those fearing Him.

Young's Literal Translation
Fear Jehovah, ye His holy ones, For there is no lack to those fearing Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
Fear Jehovah, ye his holy ones; for no want to those fearing him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Fear the Lord, all you his saints. For there is no destitution for those who fear him.

New American Bible
Fear the LORD, you his holy ones; nothing is lacking to those who fear him.

New Revised Standard Version
O fear the LORD, you his holy ones, for those who fear him have no want.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The rich have become poor and suffer hunger;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The rich have been made poor and they were hungry.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O fear the LORD, ye His holy ones; For there is no want to them that fear Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Taste and See that the LORD is Good
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. 10Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.…

Cross References
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 14:26-27
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. / The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 31:19
How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Isaiah 8:13
The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.

Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.

Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Deuteronomy 6:24
And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day.

Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

1 Peter 2:17
Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

1 Peter 3:12-14
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” / Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good? / But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”


Treasury of Scripture

O fear the LORD, you his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

fear

Psalm 22:23
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Psalm 31:23
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

Psalm 89:7
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

for

Psalm 23:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Luke 12:30-32
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things…

Romans 8:32
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

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Fear the LORD
The phrase "Fear the LORD" in Psalm 34:9 calls believers to a reverent awe and respect for God. The Hebrew word for "fear" is "yare," which encompasses a sense of reverence, awe, and worshipful respect. This is not a fear that leads to terror but rather a profound respect for God's holiness and majesty. In the context of ancient Israel, fearing the LORD was foundational to wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 9:10). It implies a recognition of God's authority and a commitment to live in accordance with His will. Historically, this fear was a guiding principle for the Israelites, shaping their identity and relationship with God.

you His saints
The term "saints" refers to those who are set apart for God, His holy people. The Hebrew word "qadosh" signifies being consecrated or dedicated to God. In the Old Testament, this often referred to the Israelites, who were chosen to be a holy nation (Exodus 19:6). In the New Testament context, it extends to all believers in Christ, who are sanctified by faith. This designation as "saints" underscores the call to live a life that reflects God's holiness and righteousness. It is a reminder of the identity and responsibility of believers to embody God's character in the world.

for those who fear Him
This phrase reiterates the importance of fearing God, emphasizing that it is those who maintain this reverent awe who are addressed. The repetition serves to reinforce the centrality of this attitude in the life of a believer. It is a call to a lifestyle of worship and obedience, recognizing God's sovereignty and goodness. The historical context of Israel's covenant relationship with God highlights the blessings and protection that come from fearing Him. This fear is not merely an emotional response but a guiding principle that shapes one's actions and decisions.

lack nothing
The promise that those who fear the LORD "lack nothing" speaks to God's provision and care for His people. The Hebrew word "chaser" means to be without or to lack. This assurance is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to meet their needs. It reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness and sufficiency, as seen in passages like Psalm 23:1, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This promise is not necessarily about material abundance but about the sufficiency of God's provision in every aspect of life. It encourages believers to trust in God's ability to provide for their needs, both physical and spiritual, as they live in reverence and obedience to Him.

Verse 9. - O fear the Lord, ye his saints. Fear of God, a reverent and godly fear, will always accompany trust in God, such as God approves. The saints of God both love and fear him (comp. Psalm 31:23). There is no want to them that fear 'him since God supplies all their wants.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Fear
יְר֣אוּ (yə·r·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

the LORD,
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

you His saints,
קְדֹשָׁ֑יו (qə·ḏō·šāw)
Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

for
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

those who fear
לִירֵאָֽיו׃ (lî·rê·’āw)
Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

Him lack
מַ֝חְס֗וֹר (maḥ·sō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4270: A need, thing needed, poverty

nothing.
אֵ֥ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle


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