In the first seven verses of the psalm, David praises God for delivering him and invites his supporters to join him in exalting Jehovah as the Great Rescuer of His people. ​ — Psalm 34: 3, 4, 7.
Psalmi esimeses kaheksas salmis kiidab Taavet Jumalat pääsemise eest ning kutsub oma toetajaid ülistama Jehoovat kui oma rahva suurt Päästjat.