Psalms 34 : 1 (ERVEN)
A song of David when he pretended to be crazy so that Abimelech would send him away, which he did. I will praise the Lord at all times. I will never stop singing his praises.
Psalms 34 : 2 (ERVEN)
Humble people, listen and be happy, while I brag about the Lord.
Psalms 34 : 3 (ERVEN)
Praise the Lord with me. Let us honor his name.
Psalms 34 : 4 (ERVEN)
I went to the Lord for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear.
Psalms 34 : 5 (ERVEN)
Look to the Lord for help. You will be accepted. Don't be ashamed.
Psalms 34 : 6 (ERVEN)
This poor man called to the Lord for help, and he heard me. He saved me from all my troubles.
Psalms 34 : 7 (ERVEN)
The Lord's angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them.
Psalms 34 : 8 (ERVEN)
Give the Lord a chance to show you how good he is. What blessings there are for those who depend on him!
Psalms 34 : 9 (ERVEN)
The Lord's holy people should fear and respect him. Those who respect him will always have what they need.
Psalms 34 : 10 (ERVEN)
Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.
Psalms 34 : 11 (ERVEN)
Children, come and listen to me; I will teach you to respect the Lord.
Psalms 34 : 12 (ERVEN)
Do you want to enjoy life? Do you want to have many happy days?
Psalms 34 : 13 (ERVEN)
Then avoid saying anything hurtful, and never let a lie come out of your mouth.
Psalms 34 : 14 (ERVEN)
Stop doing anything evil, and do good. Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.
Psalms 34 : 15 (ERVEN)
The Lord watches over those who do what is right, and he hears their prayers.
Psalms 34 : 16 (ERVEN)
But the Lord is against those who do evil, so they are forgotten soon after they die.
Psalms 34 : 17 (ERVEN)
Pray to the Lord, and he will hear you. He will save you from all your troubles.
Psalms 34 : 18 (ERVEN)
The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged.
Psalms 34 : 19 (ERVEN)
Good people might have many problems, but the Lord will take them all away.
Psalms 34 : 20 (ERVEN)
He will protect them completely. Not one of their bones will be broken.
Psalms 34 : 21 (ERVEN)
But troubles will kill the wicked. The enemies of those who live right will all be punished.
Psalms 34 : 22 (ERVEN)
The Lord saves his servants. All who go to him for protection will escape punishment.
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