Psalms 34:12 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“What man {is he that} desireth life, {and} loveth {many} days, that he may see good?”

Psalms 34:12

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good {thing}.

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

What man {is he that} desireth life, {and} loveth {many} days, that he may see good?

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

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Psalms 34:1

"[{A Psalm} of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise {shall} continually {be} in my mouth. {Abimelech: or, Achish}"

Psalms 34:2

"My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear {thereof}, and be glad."

Psalms 34:3

"O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together."

Psalms 34:4

"I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

Psalms 34:5

"They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. {were lightened: or, they flowed unto him}"

Psalms 34:6

"This poor man cried, and the LORD heard {him}, and saved him out of all his troubles."

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