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Praise in All Seasons
Commentators universally emphasize that blessing the Lord "at all times" is a radical commitment. It means praising God in every situation—good or bad, prosperity or adversity, joy or sorrow. Albert Barnes calls this a mark of true piety, which sees God as worthy of praise always, not just when life is easy.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 34:1
18th Century
Theologian
I will bless the Lord - I will praise him; I will be thankful for his mercies, and will always express my sense of his goodness.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 34:1
19th Century
Preacher
I will bless the LORD at all times:
"Whether the times are dark or light, whether I feel well or ill, whether the Lord deals with me…
John Calvin
On Psalms 34:1
16th Century
Theologian
I will bless Jehovah at all times. David here extols the greatness of God, promising to keep in remembrance during his whole life the good…
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John Gill
On Psalms 34:1
17th Century
Pastor
I will bless the Lord at all times
That is, ascribe blessing, give honour, praise, and glory to him, both as the God of nature…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 34:1–10
17th Century
Minister
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, S…