Psalm 34:7-9

Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

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!
 9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!

  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 100:5
    For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
  5. 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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