King James Version
What Does Psalms 34:9 Mean?
“O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”
Context
7
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
8
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
9
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
11
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**12. I will not conceal--**a resumption of the description broken off by the digression, which formed an agreeable change.
**his power--**literally, "the way," that is, true proportion or expression of his strength (so Hebrew, De 19:4).
**comely proportion--**literally, "the comeliness of his structure" (his apparatus: so "suit of apparel" Jud 17:10) [Maurer]. Umbreit translates, "his armor." But that follows after.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 34:9 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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