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Psalms 34:11-14

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

11. Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12. What man [is he that] desireth life, [and] loveth [many] days, that he may see good? 13. Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalms 34:11-14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 34:11

Theological / Devotional

Children. Teacherlike, the psalmist offers instruction. Verses 11–14 constitute a unified piece of instruction in the varied matter of the psalm.

Fear of the Lord. For comment see on Ps. 19:9.

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