Psalms 34:1 - Exposition

I will Bless the Lord at all times ; i.e. even in times of adversity. If the statement in the title may be relied upon, David's fortunes were now at the lowest ebb. He had fled from the court of Saul on finding that Saul was determined to put him to death ( 1 Samuel 20:31 ). He had hoped to find a safe refuge with Achish, but had been disappointed. He was on the point of becoming a fugitive and an outlaw, a dweller in dens and caves of the earth ( 1 Samuel 22:1 ). He had as yet no body of followers. We cannot but admire his piety in composing, at such a time, a song of thanksgiving to God. His praise shall continually be in my mouth (comp. Psalms 92:1 , Psalms 92:2 ; Psalms 145:1 , Psalms 145:2 ; Psalms 146:1 , Psalms 146:2 ; Ephesians 5:20 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ). "Continually" must be understood as meaning either "every day" or "many times every day," but must not be taken quite literally, or the business of life would be at a stand.