Psalms 34:11
Psalms 34:11 in Multiple Translations
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.
Come, children, give attention to me; I will be your teacher in the fear of the Lord.
Children, listen to me! I will teach you how to respect the Lord.
Come children, hearken vnto me: I will teache you the feare of the Lord.
Come ye, children, hearken to me, The fear of Jehovah I do teach you.
Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Come, ye children, hearken to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Unjust witnesses rising up have asked me things I knew not.
You ◄who are my students/whom I teach►, come and listen to me, and I will teach you how to revere Yahweh.
Come here everyone, and listen to me. I will teach you to respect God properly.
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Psalms 34:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כְּ֭פִירִים
רָשׁ֣וּ
וְ/רָעֵ֑בוּ
וְ/דֹרְשֵׁ֥י
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
לֹא
יַחְסְר֥וּ
כָל
טֽוֹב
כְּ֭פִירִים
kᵉphîyr
H3715
lion
N-mp
רָשׁ֣וּ
rûwsh
H7326
be poor
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וְ/רָעֵ֑בוּ
râʻêb
H7456
be hungry
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וְ/דֹרְשֵׁ֥י
dârash
H1875
to seek
Conj | V-Qal
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יַחְסְר֥וּ
châçêr
H2637
to lack
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 34:11
כְּ֭פִירִים
kᵉphîyr
H3715
"lion"
N-mp
This word can mean either a village or a young lion. It is used in the Bible to describe a place or an animal, like a lion with a mane. The KJV translates it as lion or village.
Definition: young lion
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: (young) lion, village. Compare H3723 (כָּפָר). See also: Judges 14:5; Jeremiah 2:15; Psalms 17:12.
רָשׁ֣וּ
rûwsh
H7326
"be poor"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To be poor or destitute, often used to describe someone who lacks material possessions or is in need, as seen in the story of the poor widow in Mark 12:42. This verb can also be used to describe someone who is spiritually poor or lacking.
Definition: 1) to be poor, be in want, lack 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be poor 1a2) to be in want or hunger 1a3) poor man (subst) 1b)(Hithpolel) one impoverishing himself (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: lack, needy, (make self) poor (man). See also: 1 Samuel 18:23; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 34:11.
וְ/רָעֵ֑בוּ
râʻêb
H7456
"be hungry"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To be hungry is what this Hebrew verb means, and it is used in stories like Exodus and Matthew to describe physical need. Hunger is a basic human experience, and the Bible often uses it to illustrate spiritual longing.
Definition: 1) to be hungry, be voracious 1a) (Qal) to be hungry 1b) (Hiphil) to allow one to be hungry, allow to hunger
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (suffer to) famish, (be, have, suffer, suffer to) hunger(-ry). See also: Genesis 41:55; Proverbs 19:15; Psalms 34:11.
וְ/דֹרְשֵׁ֥י
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
Conj | V-Qal
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַחְסְר֥וּ
châçêr
H2637
"to lack"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To lack or be without something is what this word means. It describes a state of need or shortage, often used in stories of struggle or hardship. The Bible talks about lack in books like Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to lack, be without, decrease, be lacking, have a need 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lack 1a2) to be lacking 1a3) to diminish, decrease 1b) (Piel) to cause to lack 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be lacking
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: be abated, bereave, decrease, (cause to) fail, (have) lack, make lower, want. See also: Genesis 8:3; Psalms 23:1; Psalms 8:6.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 34:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 34:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
- Sermons on Psalms 34:11
Context — Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.
10Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? 13Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 1:7 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. |
| 2 | Proverbs 2:1–9 | My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path. |
| 3 | Psalms 111:10 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! |
| 4 | Psalms 32:8 | I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. |
| 5 | Proverbs 8:17 | I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. |
| 6 | Isaiah 28:9 | Whom is He trying to teach? To whom is He explaining His message? To infants just weaned from milk? To babies removed from the breast? |
| 7 | Psalms 66:16 | Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. |
| 8 | Proverbs 7:24 | Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. |
| 9 | Matthew 18:2–4 | Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. |
| 10 | Proverbs 4:1 | Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. |
Psalms 34:11 Summary
[This verse is an invitation from the psalmist to come and learn about the fear of the LORD, which is a deep respect and reverence for God. The psalmist wants to teach us about God's character and ways, so we can grow in our faith and trust in Him, just like it says in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. By listening to the psalmist's teachings, we can learn to fear the LORD and live a life that honors Him. As we do, we can experience the blessings and provisions of God, as promised in Psalms 34:9-10 and Matthew 6:33.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD?
To fear the LORD means to have a deep respect and reverence for God, recognizing His power and authority in our lives, as seen in Psalms 34:9 and Proverbs 1:7.
Why is it important to listen to the teachings of those who know God?
Listening to the teachings of those who know God is important because it helps us to learn about God's character and ways, as seen in Psalms 34:11, and to grow in our faith, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
How can we teach children about the fear of the LORD?
We can teach children about the fear of the LORD by modeling a life of reverence and respect for God, and by sharing biblical teachings and principles with them, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Ephesians 6:4.
What is the relationship between fearing the LORD and lacking nothing?
According to Psalms 34:9-10, those who fear the LORD lack nothing, because God provides for and takes care of those who trust in Him, as also seen in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate a healthy fear of the LORD in my daily life?
- How can I prioritize learning about God's character and ways, and what role can mentors or spiritual leaders play in this process?
- In what ways can I apply the teachings of Psalms 34:11 to my relationships with others, particularly with children or those who are younger in the faith?
- What are some potential consequences of not teaching the next generation about the fear of the LORD, and how can I be part of the solution?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:11
Come, ye children,.... Meaning either his own children, those of his own family, judging it his duty to instruct them, and bring them up in the fear of the Lord; or his subjects, to whom he stood in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:11
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
Ye children; whom I love as mine own children, and who own me as your civil father, your prince; see ; and as your spiritual father, a prophet; for the disciples of the prophets were called their sons, . The fear of the Lord, i.e. the true and principal way of worshipping and serving God with his acceptation, and to your own salvation.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
Psalms 34:11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.Ver. 11. Come, ye children, hearken unto me] Ye that are little and low in your own eyes, as seeing your want of holy learning. I will teach you the fear of the Lord] That best trade, whereby you shall be sure to be kept from want; for by humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life, Proverbs 22:4. He, then, who shall teach this fear should be honoured, and respected as a father. The Jews at this day account a man’ s teacher, or tutor, worthy of more respect than his father; for he hath given him only his being, the other his well being (Leo Modena).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
(11) Come, ye children . . .—A common proverbial style. See Proverbs 1:8, and passim. (Comp. also 1 John 2:1, &c)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
Verse 11. Come, ye children] All ye that are of an humble, teachable spirit. I will teach you the fear of the Lord.] I shall introduce the translation and paraphrase from my old Psalter; and the rather because I believe there is a reference to that very improper and unholy method of teaching youth the system of heathen mythology before they are taught one sound lesson of true divinity, till at last their minds are imbued with heathenism, and the vicious conduct of gods, goddesses, and heroes, here very properly called tyrants, becomes the model of their own; and they are as heathenish without as they are heathenish within. Trans. Cummes sones heres me: bred of Lard I sal gou lere. Par. Cummes with trauth and luf: sones, qwam I gette in haly lere: heres me. With eres of hert. I sal lere you, noght the fabyls of poetes; na the storys of tyrauntz; bot the dred of oure Larde, that wyl bryng thou til the felaghschippe of aungels; and thar in is lyfe." I need not paraphrase this paraphrase, as it is plain enough.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:11
11. the fear of the Lord] Including both the devout reverence which is essential to a right relation of man to God, and the conduct which it demands. The phrase is characteristic of Proverbs, occurring in that book almost as often as in all the rest of the O.T. See especially Proverbs 8:13; Proverbs 9:10; and cp. Isaiah 11:2-3; 1 Peter 1:17.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:11
Come, ye children - From persons in general Psalms 34:8 - from the saints and the pious Psalms 34:9 - the psalmist now turns to children - to the young - that he may state to them the result of his
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:11
11. Come, ye children—Those who are such in spirit, but not in understanding. Thus John, in his epistles, terms such as he would teach, because they are teachable.
Sermons on Psalms 34:11
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(A Marriage Blessed by God) 1. Build Your Home With Wisdom by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building godly marriages and homes by focusing on the fear of the Lord, wisdom, and self-control. It highlights the need to prioritize reve |
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Learning the Fear of God (Telugu) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and turning away from sin, drawing insights from the book of Job as the first book written by God in the Bible. It highlights t |
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Testimony by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker shares three significant experiences from their life story. The first experience was when they were saved by God during an open-air meeting. Although th |
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Peter the Teacher by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the idea of loving life and seeing good days. He emphasizes that many people in the world may have good days, but they do not truly love lif |
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Two Types of Fear by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of the fear of God, contrasting it with earthly fears and the need to maintain a healthy fear of God in our lives. It highlights biblical exam |
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Defiling the Temple of God by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the critical issue of defiling the temple of God, which he clarifies is not about physical buildings but about the hearts of believers. He reflects on Pro |
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(A Spiritual Leader) 3. Fearing God by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that a true spiritual leader must have a profound fear of God, which is essential for imparting wisdom to others. He argues that knowledge alone is insufficie |