Psalms 34
1I will extol the Lord at all times;his praise will always be on my lips. 2I will glory in the Lord;let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3Glorify the Lord with me;let us exalt his name together. 4I sought the Lord, and he answered me;he delivered me from all my fears. 5Those who look to him are radiant;their faces are never covered with shame. 6This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;he saved him out of all his troubles. 7The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,and he delivers them. 8Taste and see that the Lord is good;blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. 9Fear the Lord, you his holy people,for those who fear him lack nothing. 10The lions may grow weak and hungry,but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. 11Come, my children, listen to me;I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 12Whoever of you loves lifeand desires to see many good days, 13keep your tongue from eviland your lips from telling lies. 14Turn from evil and do good;seek peace and pursue it. 15The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil,to blot out their name from the earth. 17The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;he delivers them from all their troubles. 18The Lord is close to the brokenheartedand saves those who are crushed in spirit. 19The righteous person may have many troubles,but the Lord delivers him from them all; 20he protects all his bones,not one of them will be broken. 21Evil will slay the wicked;the foes of the righteous will be condemned. 22The Lord will rescue his servants;no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
Study Context for Psalms 34
As you study Psalms 34, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 34 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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