Psalm

34 I will praise Jehovah at all times;

His praise will be on my lips constantly.

 2 I* will boast in Jehovah;+

The meek will hear and rejoice.

 3 Magnify Jehovah along with me;+

Let us exalt his name together.

 5 Those who looked to him became radiant;

Their faces could not be put to shame.

 7 The angel of Jehovah camps all around those fearing Him,+

And he rescues them.+

 8 Taste and see that Jehovah is good;+

Happy is the man who takes refuge in him.

 9 Fear Jehovah, all you his holy ones,

For those who fear him lack nothing.+

10 Even strong young lions* have been reduced to hunger,

But those seeking Jehovah will lack nothing good.+

11 Come, my sons, listen to me;

I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.+

12 Who among you takes pleasure in life

And would love to see many good days?+

13 Then guard your tongue from what is bad,+

Your lips from speaking deception.+

14 Turn away from what is bad and do what is good;+

Seek peace and pursue it.+

15 The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous,+

And his ears listen to their cry for help.+

16 But the face of Jehovah is against those doing what is bad,

To erase all memory of them from the earth.+

17 They cried out, and Jehovah heard;+

He rescued them from all their distresses.+

18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted;+

He saves those who are crushed in spirit.*+

19 Many are the hardships* of the righteous one,+

But Jehovah rescues him from them all.+

20 He is guarding all his bones;

Not one of them has been broken.+

21 Disaster will put the wicked to death;

Those hating the righteous will be found guilty.

22 Jehovah is redeeming the life* of his servants;

None of those taking refuge in him will be found guilty.+