Psalms 34:9
Psalms 34:9 in Multiple Translations
Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him.
Keep yourselves in the fear of the Lord, all you his saints; for those who do so will have no need of anything.
Show your reverence for the Lord, you who are his holy people, for those who respect him have everything they need.
Feare the Lord, ye his Saintes: for nothing wanteth to them that feare him.
Fear Jehovah, ye His holy ones, For there is no lack to those fearing Him.
Oh fear the LORD, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
But my soul shall rejoice in the Lord; and shall be delighted in his salvation.
All you who belong to him, revere him! Those who do that will always have the things that they need [LIT].
You are God’s special people. You know that he is powerful, so you have to really respect him. If you really respect God, he will give you everything that you need.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 34:9
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Psalms 34:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
טַעֲמ֣וּ
וּ֭/רְאוּ
כִּי
ט֣וֹב
יְהוָ֑ה
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
הַ֝/גֶּ֗בֶר
יֶחֱסֶה
בּֽ/וֹ
טַעֲמ֣וּ
ṭâʻam
H2938
to perceive
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וּ֭/רְאוּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ט֣וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp
הַ֝/גֶּ֗בֶר
geber
H1397
great man
Art | N-ms
יֶחֱסֶה
châçâh
H2620
to seek refuge
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בּֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 34:9
טַעֲמ֣וּ
ṭâʻam
H2938
"to perceive"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to taste or perceive something, and is often used figuratively. In the Old Testament, it describes experiencing or understanding something. The KJV translates it as 'taste' or 'perceive'.
Definition: 1) to taste, perceive, eat 1a) (Qal) to taste Aramaic equivalent: te.am (טְעֵם "to feed" H2939)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] but, perceive, taste. See also: 1 Samuel 14:24; Job 12:11; Psalms 34:9.
וּ֭/רְאוּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ט֣וֹב
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.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
הַ֝/גֶּ֗בֶר
geber
H1397
"great man"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a great man or warrior, emphasizing strength or ability to fight, used to describe a person of valor. It is translated as 'man' or 'mighty' in the KJV. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of strong leaders.
Definition: man, strong man, warrior (emphasising strength or ability to fight)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: every one, man, [idiom] mighty. See also: Exodus 10:11; Psalms 88:5; Psalms 34:9.
יֶחֱסֶה
châçâh
H2620
"to seek refuge"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To seek refuge means to flee to a safe place for protection, and it can also mean to trust in God. In the Bible, it appears in Psalms and Proverbs, where people put their hope in God. This concept is important in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection 1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: have hope, make refuge, (put) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 32:37; Psalms 36:8; Psalms 2:12.
בּֽ/וֹ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 34:9
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- Context
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- Psalms 34:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:9
- Sermons on Psalms 34:9
Context — Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
8Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 8:32 | He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? |
| 2 | Philippians 4:19 | And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. |
| 3 | Psalms 23:1 | The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. |
| 4 | Luke 12:30–32 | For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. |
| 5 | Psalms 31:23 | Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant. |
| 6 | Revelation 15:3–4 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 7 | Psalms 89:7 | In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. |
| 8 | Genesis 22:12 | “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me. ” |
| 9 | 1 Corinthians 3:22–23 | whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. |
| 10 | Isaiah 8:13–14 | The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. And He will be a sanctuary— but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. |
Psalms 34:9 Summary
This verse is saying that if we truly respect and reverence God, we will have everything we need. It's not saying that we won't face challenges or difficulties, but that God will provide for us and take care of us, as seen in Matthew 6:33, where it says to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us. When we fear the LORD, we can trust that He is in control and that He loves us, and that gives us peace and confidence, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it says that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD in Psalms 34:9?
To fear the LORD means to have a deep reverence and respect for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalms 111:10, where it says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
Who are the saints being addressed in this verse?
The saints being addressed are believers in God, those who have put their trust in Him, as seen in Psalms 30:4, where it says that the saints will praise the LORD.
What does it mean to lack nothing in this verse?
To lack nothing means that those who fear the LORD will have all their needs met, as seen in Philippians 4:19, where it says that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Is fearing the LORD the same as being afraid of Him?
No, fearing the LORD is not the same as being afraid of Him, as seen in 1 John 4:18, where it says that perfect love casts out fear, but rather it is a deep respect and reverence for God's power and authority.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my fear of the LORD in my daily life?
- How can I trust that God will provide for all my needs, even when I feel lacking?
- What are some things that I am afraid of, and how can I replace that fear with a fear of the LORD?
- In what ways can I seek to deepen my reverence and respect for God, and what are the benefits of doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:9
O fear the Lord, ye his saints,.... Who are sanctified by his Spirit, and so are openly and manifestly his; these are exhorted to fear the Lord with reverence and godly fear; and great reason there
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:9
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:9
i.e. Reverence and serve him, and trust in him; for fear is commonly put for all the parts of God’ s worship.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:9
Psalms 34:9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.Ver. 9. O fear the Lord, ye his saints] Ye that, having tasted of God’ s sweetness, are separated from the world with its lusts, and can live with a little αγιοι quasi αγειοι, fear the Lord, and then you shall not need to fear want of anything; for he is all-sufficient to those who are altogether his, and withdraw not from him by mistrust or misdoing. For there is no want to them that fear him] Habent omnia, qui habent habentem omnia. David, when captive among the Philistines, wanted not. Paul had nothing, and yet possesed all things. Contrarily, the wicked, in the fulness of his sufficiency, is in straits, Job 20:22.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:9
Verse 9. There is no want to them that fear him.] He who truly fears God loves him; and he who loves God obeys him, and to him who fears, loves, and obeys God, there can be no want of things essential to his happiness, whether spiritual or temporal, for this life or for that which is to come. This verse is wanting in the Syriac.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:9
9, 10. His saints want for nothing.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:9
O fear the Lord - Reverence him; honor him; confide in him. Compare Psalms 31:23. Ye his saints - His holy ones. All who profess to be his friends.
Sermons on Psalms 34:9
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sermonindex.net Trailer - the Lost Fear of God by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reverent fear of God, highlighting how many have lost this sense of holiness and awe in the church. It discusses the fear of |
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The Secret of Deliverance From Evil. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the pervasive nature of evil in the world, both within and without, and highlights that true deliverance from sin comes through the fear of the Lord. He e |
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Of the Fear of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the profound significance of the fear of God in true worship, asserting that it encompasses both internal and external expressions of faith. He explains that f |
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The Fear of the Lord by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual nature of fear in the Scriptures, distinguishing between sinful fear, which stems from unbelief, and the reverent fear of the Lord, which is roote |
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Of Internal Worship, or Godliness. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the significance of internal worship and godliness as the foundation of true worship. He argues that external worship is meaningless without a heart engaged in |
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On Godly Fear by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the power of fear in the human heart, emphasizing how people often fear earthly dangers more than the wrath of God and approaching death and judgment. H |
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The Wealthy Family! by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the contrasting realities of the lost sinner and the Lord's people. The lost sinner is spiritually poor, lacking God's comfort, Savior, guidance, and pea |