Psalm 34 - Living Bible (TLB)

34 I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace.^[a] ²I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. ³Let us praise the Lord together and exalt his name.

⁴For I cried to him and he answered me! He freed me from all my fears. ⁵Others too were radiant at what he did for them. Theirs was no downcast look of rejection! ⁶This poor man cried to the Lord—and the Lord heard him and saved him out of his troubles. ⁷For the Angel of the Lord guards and rescues all who reverence him.

⁸Oh, put God to the test and see how kind he is! See for yourself the way his mercies shower down on all who trust in him. ⁹If you belong to the Lord, reverence him; for everyone who does this has everything he needs. ¹⁰Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those of us who reverence the Lord will never lack any good thing.

¹¹Sons and daughters, come and listen and let me teach you the importance of trusting and fearing the Lord. ¹²Do you want a long, good life? ¹³Then watch your tongue! Keep your lips from lying. ¹⁴Turn from all known sin and spend your time in doing good. Try to live in peace with everyone; work hard at it.

¹⁵For the eyes of the Lord are intently watching all who live good lives, and he gives attention when they cry to him. ¹⁶But the Lord has made up his mind to wipe out even the memory of evil men from the earth. ¹⁷Yes, the Lord hears the good man when he calls to him for help and saves him out of all his troubles.

¹⁸The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking; he rescues those who are humbly sorry for their sins. ¹⁹The good man does not escape all troubles—he has them too. But the Lord helps him in each and every one. ²⁰Not one of his bones is broken.

²¹Calamity will surely overtake the wicked; heavy penalties are meted out to those who hate the good. ²²But as for those who serve the Lord, he will redeem them; everyone who takes refuge in him will be freely pardoned.

Footnotes

Psalm 34:1 I will constantly speak of his glories and grace, literally, “His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

Psalm 34 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

34 By David, in his changing his behaviour before Abimelech, and he driveth him away, and he goeth. I do bless Jehovah at all times, Continually His praise [is] in my mouth. 2 In Jehovah doth my soul boast herself, Hear do the humble and rejoice. 3 Ascribe ye greatness to Jehovah with me, And we exa...
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Psalm 34 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

34 To David, when he changed his mouth, or his word, before Abimelech, and he drove out David, and he went forth. I shall bless the Lord in all time; ever[more] his praising be in my mouth. (To David, when he changed his face, and his words, before Abimelech, who then drove David out, and so he went...
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Psalm 34 - World English Bible (WEB)

By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.34 [a] I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth.2 My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it and be glad.3 Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let’s exalt his name tog...
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Psalm 34 - The Voice (VOICE)

Psalm 34A song of David as he pretended to be insane to escape from Abimelech.While there is nothing specific to tie this Davidic psalm to the events in 1 Samuel 21:10–15, the superscription recalls a time when David pretended to be insane to protect himself from the Philistines.1 I will praise the ...
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Psalm 34 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Taste and SeePsalm 341 Of David, when he feigned insanity before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left.2 I will bless Adonai at all times.His praise is continually in my mouth.3 My soul boasts in Adonai.The humble ones hear of it and rejoice.4 Magnify Adonai with meand let us exalt His Name tog...
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Psalm 34 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

Praise for Deliverance from TroubleA Psalm of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.34 I will bless the Lord at all times;his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and be glad.3 O ma...
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Psalm 34 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Praise for Deliverance from TroubleA Psalm of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.34 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and be glad.3 O m...
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Psalm 34 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

Psalm 34Praise for Deliverance from TroubleOf David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.3 O magni...
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Psalm 34 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)

Psalm 34 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Psalm 34 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Psalm 34 - New Living Translation (NLT)

Psalm 34[a]A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away.1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.2 I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatne...
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Psalm 34 - New Life Version (NLV)

Those Who Trust in God Are Happy34 I will honor the Lord at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. 2 My soul will be proud to tell about the Lord. Let those who suffer hear it and be filled with joy. 3 Give great honor to the Lord with me. Let us praise His name together. 4 I looked for...
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Psalm 34 - New King James Version (NKJV)

The Happiness of Those Who Trust in GodA Psalm of David (A)when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.34 I will (B)bless the Lord at all times;His praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord;The humble shall hear of it and b...
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Psalm 34 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

Psalm 34[a][b]Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.1 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.2 I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.3 Glorify the Lord with me: let us exalt his name together...
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Psalm 34 - New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 34[a][b]Of David. When he pretended to be insane(A) before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.1 I will extol the Lord at all times;(B) his praise will always be on my lips.2 I will glory(C) in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.(D)3 Glorify the Lord(E) with me; let us exalt(F)...
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Psalm 34 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Psalm 34A psalm of David when he was with Abimelek and pretended to be out of his mind. Abimelek drove him away, and David left.1 I will thank the Lord at all times. My lips will always praise him.2 I will find my glory in knowing the Lord. Let those who are hurting hear me and be joyful.3 Join me i...
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Psalm 34 - New English Translation (NET)

Psalm 34[a]By David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away.[b]34 I will praise[c] the Lord at all times;my mouth will continually praise him.[d]2 I will boast[e] in the Lord;let the oppressed hear and rejoice.[f]3 Magnify the Lord with me.Let us praise[g]...
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Psalm 34 - Living Bible (TLB)

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