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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 34 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 34 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. make her boast--"glory"
(Ps 105:3;
compare
Ga 6:14).
humble--"the pious," as in
Ps 9:12; 25:9.
Psalms Chapter 34 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. magnify the Lord--ascribe greatness to Him, an act of praise.
together--"alike"
(Ps 33:15),
or, equally, without exception.
Psalms Chapter 34 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. delivered . . . fears--as well as actual evil
(Ps 64:1).
Psalms Chapter 34 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5-7. God's favor to the pious generally, and to himself specially, is celebrated.
looked--with desire for help.
lightened--or, "brightened," expressing joy, opposed to the downcast features of those who are ashamed or disappointed
(Ps 25:2, 3).
Psalms Chapter 34 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. This poor man--literally, "humble," himself as a specimen of such.
Psalms Chapter 34 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. angel--of the covenant
(Isa 63:9),
of whom as a leader of God's host
(Jos 5:14; 1Ki 22:19),
the phrase--
encampeth, &c.--is appropriate; or, "angel" used collectively for angels
(Heb 1:14).
Psalms Chapter 34 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. taste and see--try and experience.
Ps 34:1-22.
On the title compare
1Sa 21:13.
Abimelech was the general name of the sovereign
(Ge 20:2).
After celebrating God's gracious dealings with him, the Psalmist exhorts others to make trial of His providential care, instructing them how to secure it. He then contrasts God's care of His people and His punitive providence towards the wicked.
1-4. Even in distress, which excites supplication, there is always matter for praising and thanking God (compare
Eph 5:20; Php 4:6).