King James Version
What Does Psalms 34:2 Mean?
“My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.”
Context
1
A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Abimelech: or, Achish
2
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
3
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
4
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(2) **Humble.**—See Note on Psalm 9:12. The LXX.
and Vulg., “the meek.” It means here those who have learnt patience in the school of suffering.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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