34:1 A song of David as he pretended to be insane to escape from Abimelech. I will praise the Eternal in every moment through every situation. Whenever I speak, my words will always praise Him.
34:2 Everything within me wants to pay tribute to Him. Whenever the poor and humble hear of His greatness, they will celebrate too!
34:3 Come and lift up the Eternal with me; let’s praise His name together!
34:4 When I needed the Lord, I looked for Him; I called out to Him, and He heard me and responded. He came and rescued me from everything that made me so afraid.
34:5 Look to Him and shine, so shame will never contort your faces.
34:6 This poor soul cried, and the Eternal heard me. He rescued me from my troubles.
34:7 The messenger of the Eternal God surrounds everyone who walks with Him and is always there to protect and rescue us.
34:8 Taste of His goodness; see how wonderful the Eternal truly is. Anyone who puts trust in Him will be blessed and comforted.
34:9 Revere the Eternal, you His saints, for those who worship Him will possess everything important in life.
34:10 Young lions may grow tired and hungry, but those intent on knowing the Eternal God will have everything they need.
34:11 Gather around, children, listen to what I’m saying; I will teach you how to revere the Eternal.
34:12 If you love life and want to live a good, long time,
34:13 Take care with the things you say. Don’t lie or spread gossip or talk about improper things.
34:14 Walk away from the evil things of the world, and always seek peace and pursue it.
34:15 For the Eternal watches over the righteous, and His ears are attuned to their prayers. He is always listening.
34:16 But He will punish evildoers, and nothing they do will last. They will soon be forgotten.
34:17 When the upright need help and cry to the Eternal, He hears their cries and rescues them from all of their troubles.
34:18 When someone is hurting or brokenhearted, the Eternal moves in close and revives him in his pain.
34:19 Hard times may well be the plight of the righteous— they may often seem overwhelmed— but the Eternal rescues the righteous from what oppresses them.
34:20 He will protect all of their bones; not even one bone will be broken.
34:21 Evil moves in and ultimately murders the wicked; the enemies of the righteous will be condemned.
34:22 The Eternal will liberate His servants; those who seek refuge in Him will never be condemned.
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