Psalms 34 (NET)

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Psalms 34:1¹I will praise the Lord at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:2²I will boast in the Lord; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:3³Magnify the Lord with me. Let us praise his name together.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:4⁴I sought the Lord ’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:5⁵Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:6⁶This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:7⁷The angel of the Lord camps around the Lord ’s loyal followers and delivers them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:8⁸Taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:9⁹Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:10¹⁰Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:11¹¹Come children. Listen to me. I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:12¹²Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:13¹³Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:14¹⁴Turn away from evil and do what is right. Strive for peace and promote it.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:15¹⁵The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:16¹⁶But the Lord opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:17¹⁷The godly cry out and the Lord hears; he saves them from all their troubles.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:18¹⁸The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:19¹⁹The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:20²⁰He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:21²¹Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Psalms 34:22²²The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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