Parallel Verses
Amplified
O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good;
How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.
New American Standard Bible
How
King James Version
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Holman Bible
How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!
International Standard Version
Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!
A Conservative Version
O taste and see that 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.
Bible in Basic English
By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.
Darby Translation
Taste and see that Jehovah is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him!
Julia Smith Translation
Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good: happy the man who shall put his trust in him.
King James 2000
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Taste and see that Yahweh [is] good; blessed [is] the man [who] takes refuge in him.
Modern King James verseion
Taste and see that Jehovah is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O taste and see how friendly the LORD is; blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
NET Bible
Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!
New Heart English Bible
Oh taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
The Emphasized Bible
Oh taste and see, that good is Yahweh, - How happy the man who seeketh refuge in him!
Webster
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 Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him.
Themes
the Blessed » Who trust in God
God » Glorifying » Goodness of
God, Goodness of » Urge others to confide in
Missionaries » In inviting others to embrace the gospel
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Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 34:8
Prayers for Psalm 34:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Lord Delivers The Righteous
7
The
And He rescues [each of] them.
O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good;
How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.
O [reverently] fear the Lord, you His saints (believers, holy ones);
For to those who fear Him there is no want.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 2:12
Kiss (pay respect to) the
For His wrath may soon be kindled and set aflame.
How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] are all those who take refuge in Him!
Hebrews 6:4-5
For [it is impossible to restore to repentance] those who have once been enlightened [spiritually] and who have
1 Peter 2:2-3
like newborn babies [you should] long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may be nurtured and grow in respect to salvation [its ultimate fulfillment],
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
1 John 1:1-3
[I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what
Psalm 36:7
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
The children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 36:10
O continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You,
And Your righteousness (salvation) to the upright in heart.
Psalm 52:1
The lovingkindness of God endures all day long.
Psalm 63:5
My
And my mouth offers praises [to You] with joyful lips.
Psalm 84:12
O Lord of hosts,
How blessed and greatly favored is the man who trusts in You [believing in You, relying on You, and committing himself to You with confident hope and expectation].
Song of Songs 2:3
(The Shulammite Bride)
“Like an apple tree [rare and welcome] among the trees of the forest,
So is my beloved among the young men!
In his shade I took great delight and sat down,
And his fruit was sweet and delicious to my palate.
Song of Songs 5:1
(The Bridegroom)
I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam and spice [from your sweet words].
I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey;
I have drunk my wine with my milk.
Eat, friends;
Drink and drink deeply, O lovers.”
Jeremiah 31:14
“I will fully satisfy the soul of the priests with abundance,
And My people will be satisfied with My goodness,” says the Lord.
Zechariah 9:17
For how great is God’s goodness and how great is His beauty! And how great [He will make Israel’s] goodliness and [Israel’s] beauty!
Grain and new wine will make the young men and virgins flourish.
1 John 4:7-10
Beloved, let us [unselfishly]