Psalms 34:1-2

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

1 [a][b]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.

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Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 71:6; S Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18
  • 2. Psalms 44:8; Jeremiah 9:24; 1 Corinthians 1:31
  • 3. Psalms 69:32; Psalms 107:42; Psalms 119:74

Footnotes 2

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