Psalms 34:9 nasb — O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.

NASB

"O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want."

— Psalms 34:9, NASB

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Psalms 34 — Context

6

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him And saved him out of all his troubles.

7

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.

8

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

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O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.

10

The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing.

11

Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

12

Who is the man who desires life And loves length of days that he may see good?

Psalms 34:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:9 say?
Psalms 34:9 in the NASB reads: “O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.”
Where is Psalms 34:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 34:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, 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 34:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 34:9 in?
Psalms 34:9 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 34:9?
Psalms 34:9 reads (NASB): “O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.” 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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