Psalms 34:9-11
What is written? (ESV)
Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
What does it say?
Godly people should fear God. Unlike young lions that can suffer want and starvation, God will provide all good things to those that fear Him by seeking after Him. Listen to me, for I can teach you to fear God.
What is its immediate context?
A psalm of David.
How Psalms 34:9-11 is applied across Bible answers
What is the fear of the Lord?
Fearing God is the same as "seeking the Lord" and is something that is taught.
Extra Context for this Application:
David goes on to instruct that the fear of the Lord includes not speaking evil or deceit (vs 13) and turning away from evil to do good (vs 14).
