Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 34:1-10

"I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad. Oh magnify Jehovah with me, And let us exalt his name together. I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded. This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them. Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him. Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing." — Psalms 34:1-10 (ASV)

If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fitting that we should spend much of our time here in this work. He never said to anyone, Seek ye me in vain. David's prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked to 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 our whole salvation depends on looking to Christ, and all things necessary for it depend on that as well. This poor man, whom no one looked upon with any respect, or looked after with any concern, was still 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. Through taste and sight, we both make discoveries, and experience enjoyment; Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take comfort from it. He makes all who trust in him truly blessed. As for the things of the other world, they will have sufficient grace for the support of spiritual life.

And as for this life, they will 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 in themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, will lack; but those who trust in the Lord will be fed. Those who work with quietness and mind their own business will not lack.