Psalms 33:9 cpdv — Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him. "

— Psalms 33:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 33 — Context

6

Approach him and be enlightened, and your faces will not be confounded.

7

This poor one cried out, and the Lord heeded him, and he saved him from all his tribulations.

8

The Angel of the Lord will encamp around those who fear him, and he will rescue them.

9

Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him.

10

Fear the Lord, all you his saints. For there is no destitution for those who fear him.

11

The rich have been needy and hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not be deprived of any good thing.

12

Come forward, sons. Listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Psalms 33:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 33:9 say?
Psalms 33:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him. ”
Where is Psalms 33:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 33:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 33, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 33:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 33:9 in?
Psalms 33:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 33:9?
Psalms 33:9 reads (CPDV): “Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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