Psalms 34:1-13 ▼

1 Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.

2 I will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice!

3 Magnify the LORD with me! Let's praise his name together!

4 I sought the LORD's help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

5 Those who look to him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed.

6 This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

7 The LORD's angel camps around the LORD's loyal followers and delivers them.

8 Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

9 Remain loyal to the LORD, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!

10 Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

11 Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.

12 Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

13 Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech!