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Bible verse
Psalm 34:8
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
What it means
Some things you cannot understand from a distance, you have to come close and try them. God's goodness is like that, not a theory to weigh but a kindness to receive. The invitation is tender, almost like a parent coaxing a hesitant child to the table. In Jesus the taste becomes real, bread broken and grace poured out for anyone who will simply trust Him. You do not need to have it all figured out first. Draw near, and let His goodness prove itself in your own life.
Psalm 34:8 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 34:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 34 |
| Topic | trust |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 34:8?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 34. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 34:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Psalm 34:8 more than we can. We bring you Psalm 34:8, trust. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Psalm 34 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 34:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
