Psalm 34:1-8

Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

1 Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.

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I will bless the Lord p at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
 2 My soul q makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and r be glad.
 3 Oh, s magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together!

4 I t sought the Lord, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
 5 Those who look to him are u radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
 6 v This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
and w saved him out of all his troubles.
 7 x The angel of the Lord y encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.

8 Oh, z taste and see that a the Lord is good!
b Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

  1. Cross References
    1 Samuel 21:13
    So he changed his behavior before them and pretended to be insane in their hands and made marks on the doors of the gate and let his spittle run down his beard.
  2. Cross References
    1 Samuel 21:10 - 11
    And David rose and fled that day from Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath.
    1 Samuel 21:12
    And David took these words to heart and was much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
    1 Samuel 21:14
    Then Achish said to his servants, "Behold, you see the man is mad. Why then have you brought him to me?
  3. Cross References
    Ephesians 5:20
    Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
    1 Thessalonians 5:18
    Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 44:8
    In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah
    1 Samuel 2:1
    And Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the Lord ; my strength is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation.
    Jeremiah 9:24
    But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 119:74
    Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 35:27
    Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, "Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!
    Psalms 40:16
    But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the Lord!
    Psalms 69:30
    I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.
    Psalms 70:4
    May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!
    Luke 1:46
    And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord.
  7. Cross References
    2 Chronicles 15:2
    And he went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: The Lord is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.
    Matthew 7:7
    Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
  8. Cross References
    Isaiah 60:5
    Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and exult, because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
    Psalms 4:6
    There are many who say, "Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 34:15
    The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry.
    Psalms 34:17
    When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 34:17
    When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
    Psalms 34:19
    Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
    2 Samuel 22:1
    And David spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul.
  11. Cross References
    Daniel 6:22
    My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.
    Hebrews 1:14
    Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
  12. Cross References
    Genesis 32:1 - 2
    Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
    2 Kings 6:17
    Then Elisha prayed and said, "O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see." So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
  13. Cross References
    Hebrews 6:5
    And have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come.
    1 Peter 2:3
    If indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
  14. Cross References
    Psalms 100:5
    For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
  15. Cross References
    Psalms 2:12
    Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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