Psalm 34
Theme
The Lord Delivers the Righteous
Outline
1-7, David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience. 8-10, They are blessed that trust in God. 11-14, He exhorts to the fear of God. 15-22, The privileges of the righteous.
Key Verse
(34:8) Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (34:1) I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Notes
Psalm 34 is linked to a specific moment in David's life, reflecting his deliverance from enemies, likely Achish king of Gath. The psalm begins with a call to praise, recounts God's response to David's prayers, and encourages the audience to experience God's goodness. It contrasts the fate of the righteous with that of the wicked. The psalm features a chiastic structure, emphasizing themes of praise, deliverance, and redemption, organized into five main sections: Praise, Deliverance, Taste, Deliverance, and Redemption.