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

בָּרַךְ bless H1288 · TWOT 285
טָעַם taste H2938 · TWOT 815
חָסָה seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700
יִרְאָה fear of Jehovah H3374 · TWOT 907b
נָצַל deliver H5337 · TWOT 1404
פָּדָה redeem, ransom H6299 · TWOT 1734

Cross-References

People & Context

David

Author of the psalm; recounts how Jehovah delivered him and teaches others the fear of Jehovah.

Abimelech

The king before whom David feigned madness (the psalm's heading); he drove David away, prompting this psalm of deliverance.

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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