Saturday, August 10, 2013

Psalm 34

I will extol the Lord at all times (even six AM); his praise will always be on my lips (even when I'm hurting). I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me (even when I did not hear); he delivered me from all my fears (making me stronger in the process). Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame (but you have to keep looking). This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them (always in His timing). Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing (that they need). The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it (pursuing is a constant, minute-to-minute lifestyle). The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close (so close) to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (because of His great love for them). The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. Evil will slay the wicked (their own lifelong friend turned against them); the foes of the righteous will be condemned. The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. (Amen) (Psalm 34:1-22 NIV)

(Italics are mine) 

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