Psalms 34:9 net — Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!

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

— Psalms 34:9, NET Bible

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KJV
“O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”
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ASV
“Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him. ”
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WEB
“Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.”
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DRB
“But my soul shall rejoice in the Lord; and shall be delighted in his salvation.”
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BBE
“Keep yourselves in the fear of the Lord, all you his saints; for those who do so will have no need of anything.”
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KJVA
“O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

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.

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

Psalms 34:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:9 say?

Psalms 34:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!”

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 (NET): “Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!” 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 34:9 net — Fear the LORD, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing!

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