Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

O taste and see that the Lord is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Taste and see that the Lord is good.
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.

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.

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.

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Psalm 34:8

References

Images Psalm 34:8

Prayers for Psalm 34:8

Context Readings

The Lord Delivers The Righteous

7 The angel of Jehovah camps around those who reverence him, and he rescues them. 8 O taste and see that the Lord is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
9 Respect Jehovah, you holy people who belong to him. Those who reverence him are never in need.


Cross References

Psalm 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed (happy) are all who take refuge (put trust) in him.

Hebrews 6:4-5

Those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

1 Peter 2:2-3

Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

1 John 1:1-3

We have heard that which was from the beginning. We have also seen it with our own eyes. We looked at it and touched it with our hands. It is the Word of life.

Psalm 36:7

How precious is your loving-kindness, O God! And the children of men put their trust in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 36:10

O continue your kindness and unchanging love to those who know you and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

Psalm 52:1

([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!

Psalm 63:5

You satisfy me with the richest foods. My mouth will sing your praise with joyful lips.

Psalm 84:12

O Jehovah of Hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Song of Songs 2:3

(The Shulamite) Just like the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Song of Songs 5:1

(The Beloved) I came to my garden, my sister, my spouse. I gathered my myrrh with my spice. I ate my honeycomb with my honey and drank my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends; drink, yes, drink abundantly, O beloved.

Jeremiah 31:14

I will satisfy the priests with rich food. My people will be filled with my blessings, proclaims Jehovah.

Zechariah 9:17

How great is his goodness! How great is his beauty! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.

1 John 4:7-10

Beloved let us love one another, for love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

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