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Psalms, 34

1. <[A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.> I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth.

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2. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear [thereof], and be glad.

2. I will bless the Lord all my days; his praise will be ever on my lips.

3. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

3. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the lowly hear and rejoice.

4. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

4. Oh, let us magnify the Lord, together let us glorify his name!

5. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

5. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; from all my fears he delivered me.

6. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles.

6. They who look to him are radiant with joy, their faces never clouded with shame.

7. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

7. When the poor cry out, the Lord hears and saves them from distress.

8. O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.

8. The Lord's angel encamps and patrols to keep safe those who fear him.

9. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.

9. Oh, see and taste the goodness of the Lord! Blessed is the one who finds shelter in him!

10. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

10. Revere the Lord, all you his saints, for those who fear him do not live in want.

11. Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

11. The mighty may be hungry and in need, but those who seek the Lord lack nothing.

12. What man [is he that] desireth life, [and] loveth [many] days, that he may see good?

12. Come, listen to me, my sons; I will show you how to fear the Lord.

13. Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

13. If you desire long life, if you want to enjoy prosperity,

14. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

14. keep your tongue from falsehood, keep your lips from deceit;

15. The eyes of the LORD [are] upon the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their cry.

15. turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

16. The face of the LORD [is] against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

16. The eyes of the Lord are fixed on the righteous; his ears are inclined to their cries.

17. [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

17. But his face is set against the wicked to destroy their memory from the earth.

18. The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

18. The Lord hears the cry of the righteous and rescues them from all their troubles.

19. Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

19. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the distraught.

20. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

20. Many are the troubles of the just, but the Lord delivers them from all.

21. Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

21. He keeps all their bones intact, and none of them will be broken.

22. The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

22. Evil will slay the wicked; the enemies of the just will be doomed.

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23. But the Lord will redeem the life of his servants; none of those who trust in him will be doomed.



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Footnotes:

34:1-3 - The psalmist exhorts us to bless the Lord at all times. Continual worship is a demonstration of faith and gratitude, showing that in all circumstances we should praise God (see also 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and Psalm 100:4).

34:4-7 - The Lord is presented as the one who delivers and protects those who seek Him. The assurance of God's presence in times of distress is a source of comfort and encouragement (see also Psalm 46:1 and 2 Timothy 4:18).

34:8-10 - The invitation to experience the Lord's goodness is a call to active trust. The promise that those who seek the Lord will lack nothing reflects divine provision (see also Psalm 37:25 and Philippians 4:19).

34:15-18 - God's attention to the righteous and His care for the broken are emphasized. This psalm emphasizes that God is close to those who are suffering and promises comfort (see also Psalm 147:3 and Matthew 5:4).

34:19-22 - The difficulties may be many, but the promise is that the Lord will deliver His own. This message of hope is central to the believer's life, reaffirming God's faithfulness (see also Romans 8:28 and 1 Peter 3:14).

Verses related to Psalms, 34:

Psalm 34 is a testimony of liberation and instruction. How does the psalmist teach the fear of the Lord? This acrostic psalm of David recounts his personal experience of salvation and offers practical wisdom. The text addresses topics such as God's kindness, divine protection and the benefits of a pious life. Psalm 34 encourages the afflicted to seek the Lord. Investigate with us five biblical passages that relate to the principles of this instructive and encouraging psalm.

1 Peter 3:10-12: "For, 'whoever wants to love life and see happy days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from falsehood. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace with perseverance. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord turns against those who do evil.'" - Peter directly quotes Psalm 34:12-16, applying its ethical teaching.

Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - This beatitude reflects the theme of Psalm 34:6 about God listening to the poor.

John 19:36: "These things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: 'Not one of his bones will be broken'." - John sees the fulfillment of Psalm 34:20 in the crucifixion of Jesus.

Hebrews 12:14: "Strive to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." - This verse echoes the advice of Psalm 34:14 to seek peace.

2 Timothy 4:18: "The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and bring me safely to his heavenly Kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen." - It reflects the confidence in divine deliverance expressed in Psalm 34:19.

FAQ:

What does it mean to "bless the Lord" in Psalm 34?

To bless the Lord means to praise and exalt God, recognizing His goodness and faithfulness in all circumstances. (Psalm 34:1-3)

How does God deliver the righteous, according to Psalm 34?

God delivers the righteous out of all their troubles; he is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:17-18)

What does the psalmist say about God's angels?

The psalmist affirms that the angels of the Lord encamp around those who fear Him, and deliver them from all evil. (Psalm 34:7)

What does the psalmist teach about fearing the Lord?

Fearing God, the psalmist teaches that life will be blessed, with provision and protection, and far from evil. (Psalm 34:9-14)

How can we experience God's goodness, as seen in Psalm 34?

The psalmist teaches that by seeking the Lord, trusting in Him, and living according to His will, we can experience His goodness. (Psalm 34:8)


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