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I came across this is in the NLT version and thought it was so awesomely clear.
Psalm 34:1-22 NLT
[1] I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
[2] I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart.
[3] Come, let us tell of the LORD's greatness; let us exalt his name together.
[4] I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
[5] Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow
of shame will darken their faces.
[6] In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my
troubles.
[7] For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
[8] Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge
in him!
[9] Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
[10] Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust
in the LORD will lack no good thing.
[11] Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the LORD.
[12] Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?
[13] Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!
[14] Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
[15] The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right; his ears are open
to their cries for help
[16] But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase
their memory from the earth.
[17] The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues
them from all their troubles.
[18] The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits
are crushed.
[19] The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the
rescue each time.
[20] For the LORD protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!
[21] Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous
will be punished.
[22] But the LORD will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him
will be condemned.
Anyway I’ve been picking out some of the positives:
The Lord answers
gives joy
is close
helps
watches over
rescues
is a refuge
defends
to name a few, there are lots more in this passage.
Have you noticed as well that it refers to the senses.
It’s all too easy to feel very small isn’t it, sometimes we
need reminding we have a big God.
I know I do.
Psalm 34:1-22 NLT
[1] I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
[2] I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart.
[3] Come, let us tell of the LORD's greatness; let us exalt his name together.
[4] I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
[5] Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow
of shame will darken their faces.
[6] In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my
troubles.
[7] For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
[8] Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge
in him!
[9] Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
[10] Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust
in the LORD will lack no good thing.
[11] Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the LORD.
[12] Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?
[13] Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies!
[14] Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
[15] The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right; his ears are open
to their cries for help
[16] But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase
their memory from the earth.
[17] The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues
them from all their troubles.
[18] The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits
are crushed.
[19] The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the
rescue each time.
[20] For the LORD protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!
[21] Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous
will be punished.
[22] But the LORD will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him
will be condemned.
Anyway I’ve been picking out some of the positives:
The Lord answers
gives joy
is close
helps
watches over
rescues
is a refuge
defends
to name a few, there are lots more in this passage.
Have you noticed as well that it refers to the senses.
It’s all too easy to feel very small isn’t it, sometimes we
need reminding we have a big God.
I know I do.