Psalm 34:8
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Read in Context
6This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
7The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
9O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
Understanding This Verse
David invites others to experience God's goodness after his own deliverance.
Personal experience of God's goodness leads to deeper trust and blessing.
Compare Translations
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
“Taste ye and see that Jehovah [is] good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him.”
“Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”
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