Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22 - BIBLIJA.net - the Bible on the Internet

(Written by David when he pretended to be crazy in front of Abimelech, so that Abimelech would send him away, and David could leave.)

Honor the Lord

1 I will always praise the Lord.

34 Title 1S 21.13

2 With all my heart,

I will praise the Lord.

Let all who are helpless,

listen and be glad.

3 Honor the Lord with me!

Celebrate his great name.

4 I asked the Lord for help,

and he saved me

from all my fears.

5 Keep your eyes on the Lord!

You will shine like the sun

and never blush with shame.

6 I was a nobody, but I prayed,

and the Lord saved me

from all my troubles.

7 If you honor the Lord,

his angel will protect you.

8 Discover for yourself

that the Lord is kind.

Come to him for protection,

and you will be glad.

19 The Lord's people

may suffer a lot,

but he will always

bring them safely through.

20 Not one of their bones

will ever be broken.

21 Wicked people are killed

by their own evil deeds,

and if you hate God's people

you will be punished.

22 The Lord saves the lives

of his servants.

Run to him for protection,

and you won't be punished.