Psalm, 34

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Psalm 34 is an expression of praise and trust in the Lord. The author, David, reflects on his personal experiences of God's faithfulness in times of trouble and how the Lord delivers and protects those who call on Him.

Psalm, 34

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Bible version

The Lord's Deliverance and Protection

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.
2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
16 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Commentary

In this Psalm, we see a beautiful picture of the loving and attentive nature of God. David begins by encouraging others to join him in praising the Lord and boasting in His greatness. He then recounts his own experiences of seeking the Lord in times of trouble and finding deliverance and protection. David gives us a powerful reminder that no matter what we face in life, the Lord is with us and we can trust in Him. The Psalm ends with a call to fear the Lord and to seek His wisdom, which leads to a life of abundance and fulfillment. Overall, Psalm 34 is a powerful reminder to place our hope and trust in the Lord, who is always faithful and always willing to protect and deliver us.

Meet the heroes of Psalm, 34

David
David
Abimelech
Abimelech
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FAQ

Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 34 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 22 verses in Psalm, chapter 34.