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Psalms 34:1
Psalms 34:1
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Psalms 34 — OverviewPsalms 34 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis psalm was penned upon a particular occasion, as appears by the
title, and yet there is little in it peculiar to that occasion, but
that which is general, both by way of thanksgiving to God an
instruction…Psalms 34 — OverviewPsalms 34 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 34:1, David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience; Psalms 34:8, They are blessed that trust in God; Psalms 34:11, He exhorts to the fear of God; Psalms 34:15, The privileges of the righteous.…Psalms 34 — OverviewPsalms 34 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePSALM 34[A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech;who drove him away, and he departed. The author of this psalm is expressed by name; and the time and occasion of it are plainly intimated: it…Psalms 34:1-10Psalms 34:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe 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 shelter as
near…Psalms 34:1Psalms 34:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryI will Bless the Lord at all times; i.e. even in times of adversity. If the statement in the title may be relied upon, David's fortunes were now at the lowest ebb. He had fled from the court of Saul on finding that Saul…Psalms 34:1Psalms 34:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryA duty, a privilege, a purpose.
"I will bless," etc. A Christian man, burdened and oppressed with many troubles, was seeking relief in prayer. But even prayer was difficult, Suddenly these words came into his mind, "I…
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