Psalm 34:1-10 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.… Occasion of the psalm uncertain. Celebrates some great deliverance which awakens praise and inspires him to teach others trust add the secret of a prosperous life. I. A GREAT DELIVERANCE CELEBRATED. (Vers. 4-6.) Salvation. 1. He was in great trouble and danger. (Vers. 4-6.) That the nature of the danger is not explained. Sin and sorrow our greatest trouble. 2. He earnestly sought deliverance. (Vers. 4-6.) No salvation except to earnest seekers. 3. God answered him and saved him. His face was bright with the light of God's face. God's angel was the instrument of his deliverance. Christ our Mediator and Deliverer. II. HE IS FILLED WITH GRATITUDE. (Vers. 1-3.) 1. His thankfulness was to be enduring. Not an evanescent thing, like the morning cloud and early dew, but lasting. 2. He calls upon all the afflicted (humble) to join in the praise. (Vers. 2, 3.) Because they may experience a like deliverance. God's salvation is for the whole world. III. HE INVITES MEN TO PUT THE GOODNESS OF GOD TO THE TEST OF EXPERIENCE. (Vers. 8-10.) 1. They will find how blessed are they who trust in God. 2. All their true and real wants shall be satisfied. (Vers. 9, 10.) - S. Parallel Verses KJV: {A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.} I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.WEB: I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. |
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