Psalms 34:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.
Psalms 34:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.
Psalms 34:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Psalms 34:8 (BSB)
Context of Psalms 34:8
The heading of this psalm ties it to the time David pretended to be insane before King Abimelech (called Achish in 1 Samuel 21) so he could escape. The psalm is a poem of thanks for rescue. In verse 8, David invites others to try for themselves how good God is.
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Questions about Psalms 34:8
What does Psalms 34:8 say?
Psalms 34:8 in modern King James wording reads: "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him."
Where is Psalms 34:8 found in the Bible?
Psalms 34:8 is verse 8 of chapter 34 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
What is the context of Psalms 34:8?
The heading of this psalm ties it to the time David pretended to be insane before King Abimelech (called Achish in 1 Samuel 21) so he could escape. The psalm is a poem of thanks for rescue. In verse 8, David invites others to try for themselves how good God is.