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Psalm 34

1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will always be in my mouth.

1 I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.

2 I praise the LORD— let the suffering listen and rejoice.

2 I live and breathe God; if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy:

3 Magnify the LORD with me! Together let us lift his name up high!

3 Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out.

4 I sought the LORD and he answered me. He delivered me from all my fears.

4 God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.

5 Those who look to God will shine; their faces are never ashamed.

5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him.

6 This suffering person cried out: the LORD listened and saved him from every trouble.

6 When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot.

7 On every side, the LORD's messenger protects those who honor God; and he delivers them.

7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.

8 Taste and see how good the LORD is! The one who takes refuge in him is truly happy!

8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see - how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.

9 You who are the LORD's holy ones, honor him, because those who honor him don't lack a thing.

9 Worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness.

10 Even strong young lions go without and get hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

10 Young lions on the prowl get hungry, but God-seekers are full of God.

11 Come, children, listen to me. Let me teach you how to honor the LORD:

11 Come, children, listen closely; I'll give you a lesson in God worship.

12 Do you love life; do you relish the chance to enjoy good things?

12 Who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty?

13 Then you must keep your tongue from evil and keep your lips from speaking lies!

13 Guard your tongue from profanity, and no more lying through your teeth.

14 Turn away from evil! Do good! Seek peace and go after it!

14 Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace - don't let it get away!

15 The LORD's eyes watch the righteous, his ears listen to their cries for help.

15 God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan.

16 But the LORD's face is set against those who do evil, to eliminate even the memory of them from the earth.

16 God won't put up with rebels; he'll cull them from the pack.

17 When the righteous cry out, the LORD listens; he delivers them from all their troubles.

17 Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you.

18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those whose spirits are crushed.

18 If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.

19 The righteous have many problems, but the LORD delivers them from every one.

19 Disciples so often get into trouble; still, God is there every time.

20 He protects all their bones; not even one will be broken.

20 He's your bodyguard, shielding every bone; not even a finger gets broken.

21 But just one problem will kill the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be held responsible.

21 The wicked commit slow suicide; they waste their lives hating the good.

22 The LORD saves his servants' lives; all those who take refuge in him won't be held responsible for anything.

22 God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out.