Psalms 34:1

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.

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Psalms 34:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
ESV
1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
NLT
1 I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
MSG
1 I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.
CSB
1 I will praise the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalms 34:1 In-Context

1 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.
3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 71:6; S Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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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