Psalms 34:11

"The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 34:11, David contrasts the fate of wild animals with that of those who seek the Lord. The young lions, symbolizing strength and ferocity, often suffer hunger due to their reliance on hunting for survival. In stark contrast, those who turn to the Lord are promised a life of abundance and fulfillment, not lacking in any good thing. This passage underscores the divine provision and protection offered to those who trust in God, highlighting the security and prosperity that comes from seeking His guidance and favor.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Come, ye children -From persons in generalPsalms 34:8- from the saints and the piousPsalms 34:9- the psalmist now turns to children - to the young - that he may state to them the result of his own experience, and teach them from that experience how they may find happiness and prosperity. The original word here rendered “children” properly means “sons;” but there can be no doubt that the psalmist meant to address the young in general. There is no evidence that he especially designed what is here said for his own sons. The counsel seems to have been designed for all the young. I see no reason for supposing, as Rosenmuller, DeWette, and Prof.

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