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Psalms 34:8

Psalms 34:8
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

O taste, and see that the Lord is good,.... He is essentially, infinitely, perfectly, immutably, and solely good in himself; and he is communicatively and diffusively good to others: he is the author…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

O taste and see - This is an address to others, founded on the experience of the psalmist. He had found protection from the Lord; he had had evidence of His goodness; and he asks now of others that…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 34:1-10

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

O taste&c. Make but trial, and you will perceive what His goodness is toward them who fear Him. Cp. Psa 27:13. The adaptation of the words in 1Pe 2:3 follows the rendering of the LXX, ὅτι χρηστὸς ὁ…