Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refu…”

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Taste ye and see, howe gratious the Lord is: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Darby Translation

Taste and see that Jehovah is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him!

Young's Literal Translation

Taste ye and see that Jehovah [is] good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him.

Bible in Basic English

By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.

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Cross references

“taste”

Psalm 119:103 Psalm 63:5 1 John 1:1–3 Song of Solomon 5:1 Song of Solomon 2:3 Hebrews 6:4

Psalm 119:103 · BSB

How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!

Psalm 63:5 · BSB

My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

1 John 1:1–3 · BSB

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

Song of Solomon 5:1 · BSB

I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. The Friends Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O be…

Song of Solomon 2:3 · BSB

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

Hebrews 6:4 · BSB

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

“Lord”

Jeremiah 31:14 Psalm 36:7 Zechariah 9:17 Psalm 36:10 1 John 4:7–10 Psalm 52:1

Jeremiah 31:14 · BSB

I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.

Psalm 36:7 · BSB

How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

Zechariah 9:17 · BSB

How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women.

Psalm 36:10 · BSB

Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

1 John 4:7–10 · BSB

Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Psalm 52:1 · BSB

Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The loving devotion of God endures all day long.

“blessed”

Psalm 84:12 Psalm 2:12

Psalm 84:12 · BSB

O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

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