Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

The Message

Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see - how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.

New King James Version

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

New Living Translation

Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 34:1-10

(Read Psalm 34:1-10)

　　If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fit that we should spend much of our time here in this work. He never said to any one, Seek ye me in vain. David's prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked unto the Lord by faith and prayer, and it has wonderfully revived and comforted them. When we look to the world, we are perplexed, and at a loss. But on looking to Christ depends our whole salvation, and all things needful thereunto do so also. This poor man, whom no man looked upon with any respect, or looked after with any concern, was yet welcome to the throne of grace; the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The holy angels minister to the saints, and stand for them against the powers of darkness. All the glory be to the Lord of the angels. By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment; Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it. He makes all truly blessed that trust in him. As to the things of the other world, they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all, and abounded, because he was content, Philippians 4:11-18. Those who trust to themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, shall want; but they shall be fed who trust in the Lord. Those shall not want, who with quietness work, and mind their own business.

　　

Psalm 34:8 In-Context

6 This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.

　　7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

　　8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

　　9 Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

　　10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.