Psalms 34:1-13 ▼

1 BY DAVID, IN HIS CHANGING HIS BEHAVIOR BEFORE ABIMELECH, AND HE DRIVES HIM AWAY, AND HE GOES. [ALEPH-BET] I bless YHWH at all times, || His praise [is] continually in my mouth.

2 In YHWH my soul boasts herself, || The humble hear and rejoice.

3 Ascribe greatness to YHWH with me, || And we exalt His Name together.

4 I sought YHWH, and He answered me, || And delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked expectingly to Him, || And they became bright, || And their faces are not ashamed.

6 This poor [one] called, and YHWH heard, || And saved him from all his distresses.

7 A messenger of YHWH is encamping, || Around those who fear Him, || And He arms them.

8 Taste and see that YHWH [is] good, || O the blessedness of the man who trusts in Him.

9 Fear YHWH, you His holy ones, || For there is no lack to those fearing Him.

10 Young lions have lacked and been hungry, || And those seeking YHWH do not lack any good,

11 Come, children, listen to me, || I teach you the fear of YHWH.

12 Who [is] the man that is desiring life? Loving days to see good?

13 Keep your tongue from evil, || And your lips from speaking deceit.