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Psalm 34:7-11 KJV
Psalms · chapter 34 · verses 7–11
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. 11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.Psalm 34:7-11 · King James Version
Psalm 34:7-11 in context
5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
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.
11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 91:11
- Daniel 6:22
- Hebrews 1:14
- 2 Kings 19:35
- 2 Kings 6:17
- Genesis 32:1-2
- Matthew 18:10
- Zechariah 9:8
- Psalms 119:103
- Hebrews 6:4-5
- 1 Peter 2:2-3
- Jeremiah 31:14
Key words (Strong's)
- encampethchânâhproperly, to inclineH2583 →
- childrenbêna son , in the widest sense , etc.)H1121 →
- blessedʼesherhappinessH835 →
- hearkenshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
- saintsqâdôwshsacredH6918 →
- hungerrâʻêbto hungerH7456 →
- angelmălʼâka messengerH4397 →
- aboutçâbîyba circle, neighbour, or environsH5439 →
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The title of this psalm tells us both who penned it and upon what occasion it was penned. David, being forced to flee from his country, which was made too hot for him by the rage of Saul, sought shelter as near it as he could, in the land of the Philistines.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-10