Psalms 34
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1I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. 2My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad. 3Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together. 4I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame. 6This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7Yahweh’s angel encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. 8Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. 9Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him. 10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing. 11Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh. 12Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? 13Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies. 14Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it. 15Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. 16Yahweh’s face is against those who do evil, to cut off their memory from the earth. 17The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. 18Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. 19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. 20He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken. 21Evil shall kill the wicked. Those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. 22Yahweh redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
World English Bible (public domain)
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”
Psalms 34:8
Summary
Psalms chapter 34 is a song of thanksgiving attributed to David, composed after God delivered him from danger. This psalm begins with individual praise that invites a communal response, urging others to magnify the Lord and exalt His name together, emphasizing collective worship. Throughout the chapter, David speaks of God's faithfulness and deliverance, portraying God as a compassionate protector who responds to the cries of the righteous and delivers them from their fears and troubles. The psalm highlights God’s proximity to those who are brokenhearted and His salvation of those who are humble in spirit. The chapter also describes the blessings associated with righteousness, encouraging the listener to live a life marked by integrity. The final verses assure that the Lord remains close to His people, redeeming and offering refuge, underscoring the relationship between righteous living and divine protection.
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