Verse-by-Verse Exposition of Psalm 34
Psalm 34 is a wisdom psalm that begins with a thanksgiving hymn and transitions into an invitation to wisdom and an exposition on God's care for the righteous and the suffering of the wicked [1]. The psalm's superscription attributes it to David, noting it was penned "when he pretended madness before Abimelech,
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- Psalms (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Psalms 34:1: Ps 34 This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving hymn (34:1-7) that celebrates the Lord’s care for and protection of godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (34:8-14) and an exposition of wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (34:15-22). 34:title Abimelech is another name for Achish (see 1 Sam 21:10-15). The body of the psalm makes no explicit connection to this event. 34:1-3 The psalmist exhorts the helpless to join him in praise.”