시편 34:12-14 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:11-22

The second, didactic, part of the psalm here begins. The writer assumes the role of the teacher, and, addressing his readers as "sons," undertakes to "teach them the fear of the Lord" ( Psalms 34:11 ), or, in other words, to point out to them in what true religion consists. This he does in two remarkable verses ( Psalms 34:13 , Psalms 34:14 ); after which he proceeds, in the remainder of the psalm, to give reasons which may incline them to the practice of it ( Psalms 34:15-22 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:11-22

The secret and blessings of a happy life. "In this second part the psalmist turns to believers, addresses them, and says that it is his design to teach them the art of leading a happy and quiet life, and of being secure against enemies." I. THE SECRET OF A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL LIFE . 1 . The fear of God. ( Psalms 34:11 , Psalms 34:15 , Psalms 34:18 .) Childlike fear—compatible with trust and love. 2 . The government of the tongue. ( Psalms 34:13 .) What... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:12

What man is he that desireth life? Like most moralists, David begins with asking men—Do they wish for happiness? If so, and he assumes that it is so (comp. Arist; 'Eth. Nic.,' I. 1.-7.), then he will point them out the way to it. And loveth many days, that he may see good? Mere life, mere length of days, would not suffice for men, would be no object of desire, unless it were assumed that the days would bring them "good"—in other words, that they would be happy days. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:12

Long life. We may learn here— I. THAT THE DESIRE FOR LONG LIFE IS NATURAL TO MAN . There may be times, when, under the pressure of trial and weariness, we are ready to say, with Job," I would not live alway." But this is a temporary feeling. Our natural desire is to live, and to live long. This desire has been implanted by God, and works in many ways for good. II. THAT LONG LIFE , WHEN SPENT IN THE SERVICE OF GOD , IS A GREAT BLESSING .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:13

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile . If the end be happiness, the means will be right moral conduct; and, first of all, right government of the tongue. Sins of the tongue are numerous, and abundantly noted in the Psalms ( Psalms 5:9 ; Psalms 10:7 ; Psalms 12:3 ; Psalms 15:3 ; Psalms 50:19 ; Psalms 57:4 ; Psalms 73:8 , Psalms 73:9 , etc.). They are more difficult to avoid than any others; they cling closer to us; they are scarcely ever wholly laid... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:13

Here are three great things. I. A GREAT GIFT . Speech is one of our highest endowments. It enables us to utter our thoughts and to converse one with another. Man's advancement in knowledge and virtue has mainly followed from his possessing this faculty. There have been many ingenious speculations as to how speech has been obtained, but it is enough for us to say that it is from God. When we see a dumb man, we may learn the worth from the want, and should bless God for his goodness in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good. From words the psalmist proceeds to acts, and, in the briefest possible way, says all that can be said. First, he enjoins negative goodness—"depart from evil," i.e. do nothing that is wrong; break no laws of God, no command of conscience; have a conscience void of offence, both towards God and towards man. Secondly, he requires positive goodness—"Do good;" i.e. actively perform the will of God from the heart; discharge every duty; practise every virtue;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:12

What man is he that desireth life? - That desires to live long. All people naturally love life; and all naturally desire to live long; and this desire, being founded in our nature, is not wrong. Life is, in itself, a good - a blessing to be desired; death is in itself an evil, and a thing to be dreaded, and there is nothing wrong, in itself, in such a dread. Equally proper is it to wish not to be cut down in early life; for where one has before him an eternity for which to prepare, he feels it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:13

Keep thy tongue from evil - From speaking wrong things. Always give utterance to truth, and truth alone. The meaning is, that this is one of the methods of lengthening out life. To love the truth; to speak the truth; to avoid all falsehood, slander, and deceit, will contribute to this, or will be a means which will tend to prolong life, and to make it happy.And thy lips from speaking guile - Deceit. Do not “deceive” others by your words. Do not make any statements which are not true, or any... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:14

Depart from evil - From all evil; from vice and crime in every form.And do good - Do good to all people, and in all the relations of life.Seek peace - Strive to live in peace with all the world. Compare the notes at Romans 12:18.And pursue it - Follow after it. Make it an object of desire, and put forth constant efforts to live in peace with all human beings. There can be no doubt that this is appropriate advice to one who wishes to lengthen out his days. We have only to remember how many are... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:11-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:11-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:14

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