Psalm 34:1-8

Common English Bible

Psalm 34^[a]

Of David, when he pretended to be crazy before Abimelech, who banished him so that he left.

34 I will bless the Lord at all times;
    his praise will always be in my mouth.
²I^[b] praise the Lord—
    let the suffering listen and rejoice.
³Magnify the Lord with me!
    Together let us lift his name up high!
⁴I sought the Lord and he answered me.
    He delivered me from all my fears.
⁵Those who look to God will shine;
    their faces are never ashamed.
⁶This suffering person cried out:
    the Lord listened and saved him from every trouble.
⁷On every side, the Lord’s messenger protects those who honor God; and he delivers them.
⁸Taste and see how good the Lord is!
    The one who takes refuge in him is truly happy!