Psalms 34

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 34 of 150

1 A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; and he drove him away, and he went. I will bless Jehovah at all times; His praise shall always be in my mouth.

2 My soul shall make its boast in Jehovah; the humble shall hear and be glad.

3 O magnify Jehovah with me; and let us exalt His name together.

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Chapter Summary

David promises Jehovah and exhorts others to do so by his experience. The privileges of the righteous. A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; and he drove him away, and he went.

Key Hebrew Words

צָ֝רוֹתָ֗י vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
לְשׁוֹנְ tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a
עֲנָוִ֣ים poor H6035 · TWOT 1652a
עָנִ֣י poor H6041 · TWOT 1652d
קְדֹשָׁ֑י sacred H6918 · TWOT 1990b

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People & Context

Madness before Abimelech

David changes his behavior before Abimelech, is driven away, and the Angel of Jehovah rescues him.

Bones Preserved

Jehovah delivers the righteous out of evils and ensures that not a single one of his bones is broken.

Timeline

Madness before Abimelech

David changes his behavior before Abimelech, is driven away, and the Angel of Jehovah rescues him.

Psalms 34:1-7
Bones Preserved

Jehovah delivers the righteous out of evils and ensures that not a single one of his bones is broken.

Psalms 34:19-20

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