Psalm 34:1–14
34:1 I will praise1 the Lord at all times;
my mouth will continually praise him.2
34:2 I will boast3 in the Lord;
let the oppressed hear and rejoice!4
34:3 Magnify the Lord with me!
Let’s praise5 his name together!
34:4 I sought the Lord’s help6 and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
34:5 Those who look to him for help are happy;
their faces are not ashamed.7
34:6 This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard;
he saved him8 from all his troubles.
34:7 The Lord’s angel camps around
the Lord’s9 loyal followers10 and delivers them.11
34:8 Taste12 and see that the Lord is good!
How blessed13 is the one14 who takes shelter in him!15
34:9 Remain loyal to16 the Lord, you chosen people of his,17
for his loyal followers18 lack nothing!
34:10 Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry,
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
34:11 Come children! Listen to me!
I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.19
34:12 Do you want to really live?20
Would you love to live a long, happy life?21
34:13 Then make sure you don’t speak evil words22
or use deceptive speech!23
34:14 Turn away from evil and do what is right!24
Strive for peace and promote it!25