Psalms 34:8 bbe — By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.

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"By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him."

— Psalms 34:8, Bible in Basic English

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“Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!”
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Psalms 34 — Context

Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.

This poor man's cry came before the Lord, and he gave him salvation from all his troubles.

The angel of the Lord is ever watching over those who have fear of him, to keep them safe.

By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.

Keep yourselves in the fear of the Lord, all you his saints; for those who do so will have no need of anything.

The young lions are in need and have no food; but those who are looking to the Lord will have every good thing.

Come, children, give attention to me; I will be your teacher in the fear of the Lord.

Psalms 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:8 say?

Psalms 34:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.”

Where is Psalms 34:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 34:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 8.

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 34:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 34:8 in?

Psalms 34:8 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 34:8?

Psalms 34:8 reads (BBE): “By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith 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.

Psalms 34:8 bbe — By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.

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