Psalms 34:1-13 ▼

1 Of David (beloved), when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech (Achish), so that the king drove him away. 1 I will bless the LORD {YHWH} at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

2 My soul boasts in the LORD {YHWH}; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.

3 Magnify the LORD {YHWH} with me; let us exalt His name together.

4 I sought the LORD {YHWH}, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

5 Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.

6 This poor man called out, and the LORD {YHWH} heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.

7 The angel of the LORD {YHWH} encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

8 Taste and see that the LORD {YHWH} is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

9 Fear the LORD {YHWH}, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD {YHWH} lack no good thing.

11 Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you⁺ the fear of the LORD {YHWH}.

12 Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days?

13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.