Psalm 34[a][b]

Of David. When he pretended to be insane(A) before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.

I will extol the Lord at all times;(B)
    his praise will always be on my lips.
I will glory(C) in the Lord;
    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.(D)
Glorify the Lord(E) with me;
    let us exalt(F) his name together.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 34:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
  2. Psalm 34:1 In Hebrew texts 34:1-22 is numbered 34:2-23.

Psalm 34[a]

By David when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech; Abimelech threw him out, so David left.

I will thank Yahweh at all times.
    My mouth will always praise him.
My soul will boast about Yahweh.
    Those who are oppressed will hear it and rejoice.
Praise Yahweh’s greatness with me.
    Let us highly honor his name together.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 34:1 Psalm 34 is a poem in Hebrew alphabetical order.