Psalms 34:8 net — Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

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"Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!"

— Psalms 34:8, NET Bible

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Psalms 34:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him. ”
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WEB
“Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”
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DRB
“Let the snare which he knoweth not come upon him: and let the net which he hath hidden catch him: and into that very snare let them fall.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.”
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KJVA
“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed.

This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

The LORD’s angel camps around the LORD’s loyal followers and delivers them.

Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!

Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.

Psalms 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:8 say?

Psalms 34:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter 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 (NET): “Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter 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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