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Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD <i>is</i> good: blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> trusteth in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, taste and see that the LORD <i>is</i> good; Blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>who</i> trusts in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O taste and see that Yahweh is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Discover for yourself that the LORD is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Oh taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Taste and see that YHWH [is] good, "" O the blessedness of the man who trusts in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good: happy the man who shall put his trust in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O taste, and see that the Lord is sweet: blessed is the man that hopeth in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 33:9>Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man that trusts in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Taste and see that LORD JEHOVAH is good, and blessed are all who trust upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O consider and see that the LORD is good; Happy is the man that taketh refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man who hopes in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/34-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3679" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Taste and See that the LORD is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2938.htm" title="2938: ṭa·‘ă·mū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To taste, perceive. A primitive root; to taste; figuratively, to perceive.">Taste</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and see</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is good;</a> <a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: hag·ge·ḇer (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ye·ḥĕ·seh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">who takes refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in Him!</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm">1 Peter 2:3</a></span><br />now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-5.htm">Hebrews 6:5</a></span><br />who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Ephesians 3:19</a></span><br />of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a></span><br />“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-14.htm">Jeremiah 31:14</a></span><br />I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Proverbs 16:20</a></span><br />Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.</p><p class="hdg">taste</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5</a></b></br> My soul shall be satisfied as <i>with</i> marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise <i>thee</i> with joyful lips:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></b></br> How sweet are thy words unto my taste! <i>yea, sweeter</i> than honey to my mouth!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/2-3.htm">Song of Solomon 2:3</a></b></br> As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so <i>is</i> my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit <i>was</i> sweet to my taste.</p><p class="hdg">Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7,10</a></b></br> How excellent <i>is</i> thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God <i>endureth</i> continually.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-14.htm">Jeremiah 31:14</a></b></br> And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a></b></br> O LORD of hosts, blessed <i>is</i> the man that trusteth in thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/25-19.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/job/21-29.htm">Experience</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/job/27-2.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Trusteth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/37-10.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Experience</a> <a href="/psalms/34-22.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/34-22.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Trusteth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">They are blessed who trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">He exhorts to the fear of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">The privileges of the righteous</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Taste and see that the LORD is good;</b><br>This phrase invites personal experience and engagement with God. The metaphor of "taste" suggests an intimate and personal encounter, akin to sampling food. In biblical times, sharing a meal was a sign of fellowship and trust. This call to "taste" implies that God's goodness is not just to be known intellectually but experienced personally. The goodness of the LORD is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>, where God reveals His compassionate and gracious nature. The invitation to "see" complements "taste," suggesting a full sensory experience of God's benevolence. This echoes the invitation in <a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a>, where God's words are described as sweeter than honey.<p><b>blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!</b><br>The term "blessed" here denotes a state of happiness and divine favor. In the Hebrew context, blessing is often associated with peace, prosperity, and well-being. Taking refuge in God implies trust and reliance on His protection and provision, much like a fortress or stronghold. This imagery is common in the Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, where God is described as a refuge and strength. Historically, cities had physical refuges or strongholds for protection against enemies, and this metaphor would resonate with the original audience. The concept of refuge also points to the ultimate safety found in God, as seen in the New Testament with Jesus as the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>), who provides safety and care for His flock.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34</a>, who wrote this psalm after pretending to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left. This context is crucial as it highlights David's reliance on God during a time of personal crisis.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is characterized by His goodness and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>The Philistine king before whom David feigned madness. This event is a backdrop to the psalm, illustrating God's deliverance and protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/experiential_faith.htm">Experiential Faith</a></b><br>The call to "taste and see" invites believers to move beyond intellectual assent to an experiential relationship with God. Faith is not just about knowing facts but experiencing God's presence and goodness in daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_goodness.htm">God's Goodness</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the inherent goodness of God. Believers are encouraged to reflect on God's character and His acts of kindness and mercy in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_of_refuge.htm">Blessing of Refuge</a></b><br>Taking refuge in God is portrayed as a source of blessing. In times of trouble, believers are reminded to seek God's protection and find peace in His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/invitation_to_trust.htm">Invitation to Trust</a></b><br>The verse is an invitation to trust in God. It challenges believers to rely on God's faithfulness and promises, especially during difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'taste'_god's_goodness.htm">How can Psalm 34:8 state “taste and see that the Lord is good” when there is no empirical way to measure spiritual experiences? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_surrendering_to_god_mean.htm">What does surrendering to God mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'taste_and_see'_mean.htm">What does "Taste and See that the Lord is Good" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'stand_in_the_gap'_mean.htm">What does 'Taste and See that the Lord is Good' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Taste.</span>--Comp. <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm" title="For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,">Hebrews 6:4</a> ; <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm" title="If so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.">1Peter 2:3</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O taste</span> <span class="cmt_word">and see that the Lord is</span> <span class="cmt_word">good;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> put the matter to the test of experience (comp. <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm">1 Peter 2:3</a>). There is no other way of really knowing how good God is. Blessed is the man that trusteth in him (comp. <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a>; <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Proverbs 16:20</a>; <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7</a>). Trust in God is a feeling which is blessed in itself. God also showers blessings on such as trust in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/34-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Taste</span><br /><span class="heb">טַעֲמ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṭa·‘ă·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2938.htm">Strong's 2938: </a> </span><span class="str2">To taste, to perceive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and see</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭רְאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is good;</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֝גֶּ֗בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·ge·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valiant man, warrior, a person simply</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who takes refuge in Him!</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶחֱסֶה־</span> <span class="translit">(ye·ḥĕ·seh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee for, protection, to confide in</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 34:8 Oh taste and see that Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 34:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 34:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>