Psalm 34:8 — Parallel Bible Study & Exegesis
Psalm 34:8 invites seekers into personal, experiential communion with God: "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" Faith is proven through firsthand taste of divine goodness.
Psalm 34:8 Side-by-Side Parallel Translations
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!”
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!”
טַעֲמוּ וּרְאוּ כִּי־טוֹב יְהוָה אַשְׁרֵי הַגֶּבֶר יֶחֱסֶה־בּוֹ׃
“Monka nhwɛ na monhunu sɛ Awurade yɛ; nhyira ne nipa a ɔhwehwɛ ne guankɔbea wɔ ne mu.”
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Word Study
Ta’am (H2938 — Taste, perceive flavor experientially), Ra’ah (H7200 — Discern, gaze upon), Tov (H2896 — Wholesome, benevolent, bountiful good), Ashrei (H835 — Supremely blessed/happy), Chasah (H2620 — Flees under protective wings).