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Necessities, Not Luxuries
Commentators clarify that the 'fear' of the Lord is reverential trust, not terror. Similarly, the promise of 'no want' is not a guarantee of wealth or that believers will never face hardship. Instead, it's a general principle that God will faithfully provide for all the true necessities—not necessarily luxuries—of those who honor Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 34:9
18th Century
Theologian
O fear the Lord – Reverence him; honor him; confide in him. ().
You his saints – His holy ones. All who prof…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 34:9
19th Century
Preacher
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
He will supply all their wants. You need not fear for an…
John Calvin
On Psalms 34:9
16th Century
Theologian
Fear Jehovah, you his saints. Here the people of God are exhorted to the pursuit of holiness and righteousness, that they may open up a ch…
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John Gill
On Psalms 34:9
17th Century
Pastor
O fear the Lord, you his saints
Who are sanctified by his Spirit, and so are openly and manifestly his;
these…
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…