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An Invitation to Learn
Commentators highlight that David's call, "Come, ye children," is a warm and fatherly invitation. It's addressed not just to the young, but to anyone with a humble and teachable spirit. Scholars like Calvin note that this gentle approach is meant to foster the meekness required to receive spiritual wisdom, making it a model for both teachers and learners in the faith.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 34:11
18th Century
Theologian
Come, you children—Having addressed people in general (Psalms 34:8) and then the saints and the pious (Psalms 34:9…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 34:11
19th Century
Bishop
Come, ye children ... —A common proverbial style. See Proverbs 1:8, and throughout. (Compare also 1 John 2:1,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 34:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
I will teach you the fear of the LORD. What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 34:11
16th Century
Theologian
Come, children, hearken unto me. The Psalmist continues, with increased earnestness, to exhort the faithful, so that they may know that no…
John Gill
On Psalms 34:11
17th Century
Pastor
Come, you children
Meaning either his own children, those of his own family, judging it his duty to instruct them, a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 34:11–22
17th Century
Minister
Let young people set out in life by learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be …