Psalm 34:4

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 34:1-22

Psalms 34:1-22I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.A devout hymnI. an exemplification of true praise.1. It is thorough.(1) There is no praise without concentration of soul.(2) Distracting forces are rife.2. It is constant.(1) In every department of action--intellectual, artistic, commercial, political.(2) In every circumstance of life--sorrow, joy, adversity, prosperity, bereavement, friendship.3. It is exultant. God is the sum total of all excellence,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 34:3-7

Psalms 34:3-7O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.A testimony meeting“God’s praises sound best in concert.” The praise that lifts its voice in solitude is beautiful, but it is far more beautiful when heard in communion with the praise of one’s fellows. Each instrument in the orchestra is enriched by the co-operation of the others. Each member in a chorus has his discernment sharpened, and his zeal intensified by the remaining members. So in the orchestra of praise. My... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 34:4

Psalms 34:4I sought the Lord, and He heard me. The reasonableness of prayerI. what the head, left to itself, thinks about prayer. The head, discerning only the externality of it, sees man, the creature, venturing to go into the presence of Jehovah the Creator, and ask to have just what he may wish for. That is “prayer” as many seem to apprehend it. And the apprehension is so limited, and so imperfect, we cannot wonder it should occasion difficulty. Half the trouble is gone when we have worthily... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 34:4

Psa 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Ver. 4. I sought the Lord ] Even when I was in the enemies’ hands, and playing my pranks as a mad man among them; I prayed secretly and inwardly, I sent up some ejaculations, as Nehemiah 2:4 , and was heard, though unworthy. And delivered me out of all my fears ] Which were not a few, 1 Samuel 21:13 , besides his inward terrors upon his unwarrantable practices to save his life. Sense fights sore against faith,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 34:4

sought: Psalms 18:6, Psalms 22:24, Psalms 31:22, Psalms 77:1, Psalms 77:2, Psalms 116:1-Joshua :, Jonah 2:2, Matthew 7:7, Luke 11:9, 2 Corinthians 12:8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 5:7 from: Psalms 27:1, Psalms 27:2, Psalms 46:2, Psalms 56:3, 1 Samuel 27:1, Isaiah 12:2, 2 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 7:6, 2 Timothy 1:7 Reciprocal: Genesis 32:9 - Jacob Genesis 33:4 - embraced Exodus 3:7 - I have Exodus 18:4 - delivered 1 Samuel 21:12 - sore Psalms 3:4 - he Psalms 30:1 - extol Psalms 50:15 -... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 34:4

4. I sought… he heard… and delivered me Here is a brief analysis of the psalmist’s theme of praise, or boasting, and the reasons for his earnestness as well. Identified by the courtiers of Achish, charged of being the most powerful enemy of the Philistines, and being now in their hands, he had no resort but prayer, no help but in God; and He heard him and brought him forth in safety. read more