Psalm 34

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 34. By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. My soul shall boast in the LORD. The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh magnify the LORD with me. Let’s exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The LORD’s angel encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh taste and see that the LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Oh fear the LORD, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing. Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies. Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it. The LORD’s eyes are towards the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. The LORD’s face is against those who do evil, to cut off their memory from the earth. The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken. Evil shall kill the wicked. Those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. The LORD redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.

Worship Lyrics

By David
When he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away
And he departed
I will bless the LORD at all times
His praise will always be in my mouth
My soul shall boast in the LORD
The humble shall hear of it and be glad
Oh magnify the LORD with me
Lets exalt his name together
I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears
They looked to him, and were radiant
Their faces shall never be covered with shame
This poor man cried
And the LORD heard him
And
Saved him out of all his troubles
The LORDs angel encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them
Oh taste and see that the LORD is good
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him
Oh fear the LORD, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him
The young lions do lack
And suffer hunger
But
Those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing
Come, you children, listen to me
I will teach you the fear of the LORD
Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies
Depart from evil, and do good
Seek peace, and pursue it
The LORDs eyes are towards the righteous
His ears listen to their cry
The LORDs face is against those who do evil, to cut off their memory from the earth
The righteous cry
And the LORD hears
And
Delivers them out of all their troubles
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart
And saves those who have a crushed spirit
Many are the afflictions of the righteous
But the LORD delivers him out of them all
He protects all of his bones
Not one of them is broken
Evil shall kill the wicked
Those who hate the righteous shall be condemned
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants
None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned

About This Psalm

Psalm 34 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, righteousness, kingship

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 34 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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