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Psalm 34

1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

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

2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

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

3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.

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 him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

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

6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.

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

7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

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

8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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

9 Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

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

10 The lions may grow weak and 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, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

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

12 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days,

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

13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

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

14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

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

15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;

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

16 but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.

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

17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; 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 and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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 person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;

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

20 he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.

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

21 Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned.

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

22 The LORD will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

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