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Scott's Reference Library
Psalm 34:1 through Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
1 I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
2 My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
3 Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;
he saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him,
and he delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
VERSES 1-10
If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fit that we should spend
much of our time here in this work. He never said to any one, Seek ye me in
vain. David’s prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked
unto the Lord by faith and prayer, and it has wonderfully revived and comforted
them. When we look to the world, we are perplexed, and at a loss. But on looking
to Christ depends our whole salvation, and all things needful thereunto do so
also. This poor man, whom no man looked upon with any respect, or looked after
with any concern, was yet welcome to the throne of grace; the Lord heard him,
and saved him out of all his troubles. The holy angels minister to the saints,
and stand for them against the powers of darkness. All the glory be to the Lord
of the angels. By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment;
Taste and see God’s goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it. He
makes all truly blessed that trust in him. As to the things of the other world,
they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to
this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all,
and abounded, because he was content, Philippians 4:11-18. Those who trust to
themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, shall want; but
they shall be fed who trust in the Lord. Those shall not want, who with
quietness work, and mind their own business.