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[Of David, when he had feigned insanity before Abimelech, and Abimelech sent him away] I will bless Yahweh at all times, his praise continually on my lips.
34:2
I will praise Yahweh from my heart; let the humble hear and rejoice.
34:3
Proclaim with me the greatness of Yahweh, let us acclaim his name together.
34:4
I seek Yahweh and he answers me, frees me from all my fears.
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Fix your gaze on Yahweh and your face will grow bright, you will never hang your head in shame.
34:6
A pauper calls out and Yahweh hears, saves him from all his troubles.
34:7
The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and rescues them.
34:8
Taste and see that Yahweh is good. How blessed are those who take refuge in him.
34:9
Fear Yahweh, you his holy ones; those who fear him lack for nothing.
34:10
Young lions may go needy and hungry, but those who seek Yahweh lack nothing good.
34:11
Come, my children, listen to me, I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.
34:12
Who among you delights in life, longs for time to enjoy prosperity?
34:13
Guard your tongue from evil, your lips from any breath of deceit.
34:14
Turn away from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.
34:15
The eyes of Yahweh are on the upright, his ear turned to their cry.
34:16
But Yahweh's face is set against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
34:17
They cry in anguish and Yahweh hears, and rescues them from all their troubles.
34:18
Yahweh is near to the broken-hearted, he helps those whose spirit is crushed.
34:19
Though hardships without number beset the upright, Yahweh brings rescue from them all.
34:20
Yahweh takes care of all their bones, not one of them will be broken.
34:21
But to the wicked evil brings death, those who hate the upright will pay the penalty.
34:22
Yahweh ransoms the lives of those who serve him, and there will be no penalty for those who take refuge in him.
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