Psalm 34:1-10

Contemporary English Version

(Written by David when he pretended to be crazy in front of Abimelech, so that Abimelech would send him away, and David could leave.)

Honor the Lord

¹^(A) I will always praise the Lord.
²With all my heart,
    I will praise the Lord.
Let all who are helpless,
    listen and be glad.
³Honor the Lord with me!
    Celebrate his great name.

⁴I asked the Lord for help,
and he saved me
    from all my fears.
⁵Keep your eyes on the Lord!
You will shine like the sun
    and never blush with shame.
⁶I was a nobody, but I prayed,
and the Lord saved me
    from all my troubles.

⁷If you honor the Lord,
    his angel will protect you.
⁸^(B) Discover for yourself
    that the Lord is kind.
Come to him for protection,
    and you will be glad.

⁹Honor the Lord!
    You are his special people.
No one who honors the Lord
    will ever be in need.
¹⁰Young lions^[a] may go hungry
    or even starve,
but if you trust the Lord,
you will never miss out
    on anything good.