Psalms 34

1 A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

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

7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.

11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

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

15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

16 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Teachings

Trusting God In The Valley

God's presence remains with His people even when they walk through dark and difficult seasons.

Do Not Live As A Victim

Believers should not allow painful experiences to become their identity or prevent them from continuing in God's purpose.

God's Comfort and Restoration

Isaiah describes the Lord's anointed work of comforting those who mourn and rebuilding devastated places so that God's righteousness and glory may be known.

When Circumstances Break You

Painful circumstances can wound the inner life, but believers are called to continue trusting God rather than allowing disappointment to destroy their hope and purpose.

God Is Our Place Of Healing And Rest

God restores the soul and provides a place of spiritual rest, renewal, and fulfillment for those who trust Him.

The Shepherd's Care

The Good Shepherd lovingly cares for His people, providing everything they truly need according to His wisdom and faithfulness.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

When difficult circumstances cloud our vision and weaken our hope, we can turn our attention toward God and strengthen ourselves in His faithfulness.

A Broken And Contrite Spirit

God desires a spirit that is humble, surrendered, and dependent upon Him rather than sustained by self-reliance.

Brokenness Before God

God desires a broken and contrite heart that recognizes its need for Him and willingly surrenders to His will.

God Is Our Provider

The Good Shepherd faithfully provides everything His people truly need according to His wisdom and care.

Praise Belongs To God

Praise is directed to God, and believers can continue to worship Him even in difficult circumstances.

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