19 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
19 Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time.
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.
19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
6 Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
(Read Proverbs 3:1-6)
In the way of believing obedience to God's commandments health and peace may commonly be enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth, we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; God's mercy in promising, and his truth in performing: live up to them, keep up thine interest in them, and take the comfort of them. We must trust in the Lord with all our hearts, believing he is able and wise to do what is best. Those who know themselves, find their own understandings a broken reed, which, if they lean upon, will fail. Do not design any thing but what is lawful, and beg God to direct thee in every case, though it may seem quite plain. In all our ways that prove pleasant, in which we gain our point, we must acknowledge God with thankfulness. In all our ways that prove uncomfortable, and that are hedged up with thorns, we must acknowledge him with submission. It is promised, He shall direct thy paths; so that thy way shall be safe and good, and happy at last.
5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct
5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.
5 Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life.
5 The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
5 The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.
(Read Proverbs 11:5-6)
The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 34:19
Commentary on Psalm 34:11-22
(Read Psalm 34:11-22)
Let young persons set out in life with learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here, and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be most happy who begin the soonest to serve so good a Master. All aim to be happy. Surely this must look further than the present world; for man's life on earth consists but of few days, and those full of trouble. What man is he that would see the good of that where all bliss is perfect? Alas! few have this good in their thoughts. That religion promises best which creates watchfulness over the heart and over the tongue. It is not enough not to do hurt, we must study to be useful, and to live to some purpose; we must seek peace and pursue it; be willing to deny ourselves a great deal for peace' sake. It is the constant practice of real believers, when in distress, to cry unto God, and it is their constant comfort that he hears them. The righteous are humbled for sin, and are low in their own eyes. Nothing is more needful to true godliness than a contrite heart, broken off from every self-confidence. In this soil every grace will flourish, and nothing can encourage such a one but the free, rich grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The righteous are taken under the special protection of the Lord, yet they have their share of crosses in this world, and there are those that hate them. Both from the mercy of Heaven, and the malice of hell, the afflictions of the righteous must be many. But whatever troubles befal them, shall not hurt their souls, for God keeps them from sinning in troubles. No man is desolate, but he whom God has forsaken.