The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 34:11-22

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The secret and blessings of a happy life.

"In this second part the psalmist turns to believers, addresses them, and says that it is his design to teach them the art of leading a happy and quiet life, and of being secure against enemies."

I. THE SECRET OF A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL LIFE.

1. The fear of God. (Psalms 34:11, Psalms 34:15, Psalms 34:18.) Childlike fear—compatible with trust and love.

2. The government of the tongue. (Psalms 34:13.) What is said on this in the New Testament by Peter and James.

3. Righteousness of life. (Verse 14.) In its departing from evil—the negative aspect; and in doing good—the positive.

4. Strenuously seeking after peace. (Verse 14.) Seek peace, and pursue it." Take care not to cause disagreement, but to promote good will and harmony.

II. THE BLESSINGS THAT ATTEND AND FOLLOW SUCH A LIFE.

1. Prayer of the righteous is heard. (Verses 15-18.) Contrast to the doom of evil-doers (verse 16).

2. Deliverance out of all dangers. (Verses 17-19.) Troubles, the dangers are called, and sufferings.

3. The presence and communion of God with his people. This implied or expressed in nearly all the verses.

4. The protection of their life and person. (Verses 20, 22.) Contrast again to the fate of the wicked (verse 21). The words of the twentieth verse fulfilled at the crucifixion of our Lord.—S.

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