Psalm 34:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 34:1-10

The title of this psalm tells us both who penned it and upon what occasion it was penned. David, being forced to flee from his country, which was made too hot for him by the rage of Saul, sought shelter as near it as he could, in the land of the Philistines. There it was soon discovered who he was, and he was brought before the king, who, in the narrative, is called Achish (his proper name), here Abimelech (his title); and lest he should be treated as a spy, or one that came thither upon... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 34:6

This poor man cried ,.... Singling out some one person from among the humble, who was remarkably delivered; it is the common case of the people of God to be poor and afflicted, and in their afflictions they cry unto the Lord to be supported under them, and delivered out of them: or this may be understood of David himself, who was poor, not with respect to outward things, but in spirit; was much afflicted, and especially greatly distressed when in the court of Achish; at which time he cried... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 34:6

This poor man cried - עני זה zeh ani , "This afflicted man," David. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 34:6

Verse 6 6.This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him. David here introduces all the godly speaking of himself, the more emphatically to express how much weight there is in his example to encourage them. This poor man, say they, cried; therefore God invites all the poor to cry to him. They contemplate in David what belongs to the common benefit of all the godly; for God is as willing and ready at this day to hear all the afflicted who direct their sighs, wishes, and cries, to him with the same... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-10

Links of grace. I. In this hymn we have first of all PRAISE . Praise is not an impulse, or an outburst of enthusiasm soon to die out, but it is the expression of the heart and the exercise of the life. It is good to have stated times for praise, but when the soul is in true fellowship with God it will find "continual" reason for praising him. "Praise" is for "all times," because God fills "all times." Thanksgiving has respect to special times, and to what God has done for us, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-10

Deliverance and gratitude. Occasion of the psalm uncertain. Celebrates some great deliverance which awakens praise and inspires him to teach others trust add the secret of a prosperous life. I. A GREAT DELIVERANCE CELEBRATED . ( Psalms 34:4-6 .) Salvation. 1 . He was in great trouble and danger. ( Psalms 34:4-6 .) That the nature of the danger is not explained. Sin and sorrow our greatest trouble. 2 . He earnestly sought deliverance. ( Psalms 34:4-6 .)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-22

Life's experiences turned to manifold uses. £ There is no sufficient reason for severing this psalm from the detail of history to which its title refers; and it is much to be wished that its writer had uniformly turned his own experience to a use as wise as that which he here urges upon others. £ But David's pen might be golden, though sometimes his spirit was leaden; and we may study with great advantage the ideal of life which he sets before us, learning from his experience how we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:6

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles . Almost a repetition of Psalms 34:4 , but in the third person instead of the first. The "poor man" intended is David him * self, not an ideal poor man. Otherwise the demonstrative "this" ( זֶה ) would not have been employed. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:6

This poor man cried - The psalmist here returns to his own particular experience. The emphasis here is on the word “this:” “This poor, afflicted, persecuted man cried.” There is something much more touching in this than if he had merely said “I,” or “I myself” cried. The language brings before us at once his afflicted and miserable condition. The word “poor” here - עני ‛ânı̂y - does not mean “poor” in the sense of a want of wealth, but “poor” in the sense of being afflicted, crushed, forsaken,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 34:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 34:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 34:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 34:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 34:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 34:6

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