8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Other Translations of Psalm 34:8

King James Version

8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

English Standard Version

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

The Message

8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see - how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.

New King James Version

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

New Living Translation

8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 34:8

Commentary on Psalm 34:1-10

(Read Psalm 34:1-10)

If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fit that we should spend much of our time here in this work. He never said to any one, Seek ye me in vain. David's prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked unto the Lord by faith and prayer, and it has wonderfully revived and comforted them. When we look to the world, we are perplexed, and at a loss. But on looking to Christ depends our whole salvation, and all things needful thereunto do so also. This poor man, whom no man looked upon with any respect, or looked after with any concern, was yet welcome to the throne of grace; the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The holy angels minister to the saints, and stand for them against the powers of darkness. All the glory be to the Lord of the angels. By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment; Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it. He makes all truly blessed that trust in him. As to the things of the other world, they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all, and abounded, because he was content, Philippians 4:11-18. Those who trust to themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, shall want; but they shall be fed who trust in the Lord. Those shall not want, who with quietness work, and mind their own business.

20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[1]and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Other Translations of Proverbs 16:20

King James Version

20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

English Standard Version

20 Whoever gives thought to the wordOr to a matter will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

The Message

20 It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.

New King James Version

20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

New Living Translation

20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:20

Commentary on Proverbs 16:19-20

(Read Proverbs 16:19-20)

Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good.

The Promise of God's Grace to Israel

18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

Other Translations of Isaiah 30:18

King James Version

The Promise of God's Grace to Israel

18 And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

English Standard Version

The Promise of God's Grace to Israel

18 Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.

The Message

The Promise of God's Grace to Israel

18 But God's not finished. He's waiting around to be gracious to you. He's gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right - everything. Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones.

New King James Version

The Promise of God's Grace to Israel

18 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him.

New Living Translation

The Promise of God's Grace to Israel

18 So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 30:18

Commentary on Isaiah 30:8-18

(Read Isaiah 30:8-18)

The Jews were the only professing people God then had in the world, yet many among them were rebellious. They had the light, but they loved darkness rather. The prophets checked them in their sinful pursuits, so that they could not proceed without fear; this they took amiss. But faithful ministers will not be driven from seeking to awaken sinners. God is the Holy One of Israel, and so they shall find him. They did not like to hear of his holy commandments and his hatred of sin; they desired that they might no more be reminded of these things. But as they despised the word of God, their sins undermined their safety. Their state would be dashed in pieces like a potter's vessel. Let us return from our evil ways, and settle in the way of duty; that is the way to be saved. Would we be strengthened, it must be in quietness and in confidence, keeping peace in our own minds, and relying upon God. They think themselves wiser than God; but the project by which they thought to save themselves was their ruin. Only here and there one shall escape, as a warning to others. If men will not repent, turn to God, and seek happiness in his favour and service, their desires will but hasten their ruin. Those who make God alone their confidence, will have comfort. God ever waits to be gracious to all that come to him by faith in Christ, and happy are those who wait for him.