Comparing Psalm 34:8-9

Taste and see that the LORD is good.
Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.
Fear the LORD, you holy people who belong to him.
Those who fear him are never in need.
GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Meaning-for-Meaning (Closest Natural Equivalence)

Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!
English Standard Version (ESV)
Word-for-Word (Formal Equivalence)

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Taste and see that the LORD is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Fear the LORD, you his godly people,
for those who fear him will have all they need.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Thought-for-Thought (Functional Equivalence)

Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—
how good GOD is.
Blessed are you who run to him.
Worship GOD if you want the best;
worship opens doors to all his goodness.
The Message (MSG)
Paraphrase (Retelling)

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