Psalm 34:11

11 Kommet, ihr Söhne, höret mir zu: Die Furcht Jehovas will ich euch lehren.

Psalm 34:11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 34:11

Come, ye children
Meaning either his own children, those of his own family, judging it his duty to instruct them, and bring them up in the fear of the Lord; or his subjects, to whom he stood in the relation of a father, as every king does; or all his hearers, as those who attended the prophets are called the children or sons of the prophets; or young people in common may be designed, who should be taught early their duty to God and men: unless the children of God in general are here meant; or particularly the least among them, called babes and little children, who are little in their own eyes, are modest and humble; and who, as they need instruction, are most forward to receive it; and the word "come" does not so much design local motion, a drawing near to hear, as readiness to hear, and a close attention of mind; as follows;

hearken unto me;
as unto a father, giving good doctrine and wholesome advice; ( Proverbs 2:1 Proverbs 2:2 ) ( Proverbs 4:1 Proverbs 4:2 ) ;

I will teach you the fear of the Lord;
which he had so often spoken of, and so many good things are promised to them that have it, and even in the context: this the psalmist could not give, nor can any man, only teach it, show the nature of it, in what it lies, how it shows itself, and what are the effects it produces: this is the first lesson to be taught and learnt; for it is the beginning of wisdom; it includes all grace, and every duty, and regards the whole worship of God, and the manner of it.

Psalm 34:11 In-Context

9 Fürchtet Jehova, ihr seine Heiligen! Denn keinen Mangel haben, die ihn fürchten.
10 Junge Löwen darben und hungern, aber die Jehova suchen, ermangeln keines Guten.
11 Kommet, ihr Söhne, höret mir zu: Die Furcht Jehovas will ich euch lehren.
12 Wer ist der Mann, der Lust zum Leben hat, der Tage liebt, um Gutes zu sehen?
13 Bewahre deine Zunge vor Bösem, und deine Lippen, daß sie nicht Trug reden;
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