Psalm 34:8
New International Version
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

New Living Translation
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

English Standard Version
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Berean Standard Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

King James Bible
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

New King James Version
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

New American Standard Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

NASB 1995
O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

NASB 1977
O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Legacy Standard Bible
O taste and see that Yahweh is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!

American Standard Version
Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.

Contemporary English Version
Discover for yourself that the LORD is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.

English Revised Version
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.

Good News Translation
Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him.

International Standard Version
Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!

Majority Standard Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

NET Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

New Heart English Bible
Oh taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Webster's Bible Translation
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

World English Bible
Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Taste and see that YHWH [is] good, "" O the blessedness of the man who trusts in Him.

Young's Literal Translation
Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good, O the happiness of the man who trusteth in Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
Taste ye and see that Jehovah is good: happy the man who shall put his trust in him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O taste, and see that the Lord is sweet: blessed is the man that hopeth in him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. Blessed is the man who hopes in him.

New American Bible
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him.

New Revised Standard Version
O taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man that trusts in him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Taste and see that LORD JEHOVAH is good, and blessed are all who trust upon him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O consider and see that the LORD is good; Happy is the man that taketh refuge in Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man who hopes in him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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.…

Cross References
1 Peter 2:3
now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Hebrews 6:5
who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

James 1:17
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.

John 6:35
Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Corinthians 10:13
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.

2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Ephesians 3:19
of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Isaiah 55:1-2
“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.

Jeremiah 31:14
I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.

Proverbs 16:20
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Psalm 119:103
How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!

Psalm 84:11
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.


Treasury of Scripture

O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.

taste

Psalm 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

Psalm 119:103
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Lord

Psalm 36:7,10
How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings…

Psalm 52:1
To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm 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 endureth continually.

Jeremiah 31:14
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.

blessed

Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalm 84:12
O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

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Taste and see
The phrase "Taste and see" invites a personal and experiential understanding of God's goodness. The Hebrew word for "taste" is "טָעַם" (ta'am), which implies more than just a superficial sampling; it suggests a deep, intimate experience. In the ancient Near Eastern context, tasting was often associated with discerning or understanding. This call to "taste" is an invitation to actively engage with God, to experience His presence and blessings firsthand. The word "see" in Hebrew is "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which means to perceive or understand. Together, these words encourage believers to move beyond intellectual knowledge to a heartfelt, experiential relationship with God.

that the LORD is good
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "יהוה" (YHWH), the sacred and personal name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with His people. The word "good" is "טוֹב" (tov) in Hebrew, which encompasses a broad range of meanings including pleasant, agreeable, and beneficial. Historically, the goodness of the LORD is a central theme in the Psalms, reflecting His faithful and loving nature. This phrase reassures believers of God's benevolent character, inviting them to trust in His unwavering goodness.

blessed is the man
The word "blessed" comes from the Hebrew "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. It is often used in wisdom literature to describe the state of those who live in accordance with God's will. The term "man" here is "גֶּבֶר" (gever), which can refer to a person or individual, emphasizing that this blessing is available to anyone who seeks the LORD. This part of the verse highlights the joy and fulfillment found in a life aligned with God's purposes.

who takes refuge in Him
The phrase "takes refuge" is derived from the Hebrew "חָסָה" (chasah), meaning to seek shelter or protection. In the ancient world, seeking refuge often involved finding safety from physical threats, but in a spiritual sense, it implies trusting in God's protection and provision. The word "Him" refers back to the LORD, emphasizing the personal relationship between God and the believer. This phrase assures believers that true security and peace are found in relying on God's strength and faithfulness, rather than in worldly sources of security.

(8) Taste.--Comp. Hebrews 6:4 ; 1Peter 2:3.

Verse 8. - O taste and see that the Lord is good; i.e. put the matter to the test of experience (comp. 1 Peter 2:3). There is no other way of really knowing how good God is. Blessed is the man that trusteth in him (comp. Psalm 2:12; Psalm 84:12; Proverbs 16:20; Isaiah 30:18; Jeremiah 17:7). Trust in God is a feeling which is blessed in itself. God also showers blessings on such as trust in him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Taste
טַעֲמ֣וּ (ṭa·‘ă·mū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2938: To taste, to perceive

and see
וּ֭רְאוּ (ū·rə·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7200: To see

that
כִּי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is good;
ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

blessed
אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י (’aš·rê)
Interjection
Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy!

is the man
הַ֝גֶּ֗בֶר (hag·ge·ḇer)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply

who takes refuge in Him!
יֶחֱסֶה־ (ye·ḥĕ·seh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in


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