Psalms 34 : 1 (NET)
*Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.
Psalms 34 : 2 (NET)
I will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice!
Psalms 34 : 3 (NET)
Magnify the LORD with me! Let's praise his name together!
Psalms 34 : 4 (NET)
I sought the LORD's help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34 : 5 (NET)
Those who look to him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed.
Psalms 34 : 6 (NET)
This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.
Psalms 34 : 7 (NET)
The LORD's angel camps around the LORD's loyal followers and delivers them.
Psalms 34 : 8 (NET)
Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!
Psalms 34 : 9 (NET)
Remain loyal to the LORD, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!
Psalms 34 : 10 (NET)
Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Psalms 34 : 11 (NET)
Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.
Psalms 34 : 12 (NET)
Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?
Psalms 34 : 13 (NET)
Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech!
Psalms 34 : 14 (NET)
Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!
Psalms 34 : 15 (NET)
The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
Psalms 34 : 16 (NET)
But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.
Psalms 34 : 17 (NET)
The godly cry out and the LORD hears; he saves them from all their troubles.
Psalms 34 : 18 (NET)
The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.
Psalms 34 : 19 (NET)
The godly face many dangers, but the LORD saves them from each one of them.
Psalms 34 : 20 (NET)
He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken.
Psalms 34 : 21 (NET)
Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.
Psalms 34 : 22 (NET)
The LORD rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.
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