Psalms 34:8-14
Summary for Ps 34:8-14: 34:8-14 a The godly encourage everyone to seek wisdom, to fear the Lord, and to place themselves under the protection of the Lord’s angel.Summary for Ps 34:9-10: 34:9-10 b Fear of the Lord includes reverence and respect, and it motivates a life of wisdom (see Prov 1:7 c; 9:10 d).
Summary for Ps 34:11-13: 34:11-13 e Wisdom contains three components: fearing the Lord (34:11 f), doing good (34:14 g), and rejecting evil (34:13 h). 34:11 i Anyone who listens, even children, can become wise followers of God.
Summary for Ps 34:12-16: 34:12-16 j Peter quotes this passage in his instructions for peaceful living (1 Pet 3:10-12 k).
34:13 l Godly people control their words; speaking evil and telling lies are foolish (see 10:7 m; cp. 17:1 n).
34:14 o The way of peace leads to harmony and order, whereas evil destroys them (see 37:11 p).
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