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PSALMS 34
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I will always bless the Lord; my mouth will continually praise him.
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From the bottom of my heart I am proud of the Lord; those who are humble will hear and be happy.
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Glorify God with me; together let's honor his reputation.
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I asked the Lord for help, and he answered me. He set me free from all my fears.
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The faces of those who look to him will shine with joy; they will never be downcast with shame.
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This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard me, and saved me from all my troubles.
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The angel of the Lord stands guard over all those who honor him, keeping them safe.
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Taste, and you will see that the Lord is good! How happy are those who trust in his protection!
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Literally, “take refuge in him.”
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Show your reverence for the Lord, you who are his holy people, for those who respect him have everything they need.
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Lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who trust in the Lord have all that is good.
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Children, listen to me! I will teach you how to respect the Lord.
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Who of you wants to live a long and happy life?
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Then don't let your tongue speak evil, or your lips tell lies.
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Reject what is evil, do what is good. Look for peace, and work to make it a reality.
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The Lord watches over those who do right, and he hears when they cry for help.
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The Lord sets himself against those who do evil. He will wipe out even the memory of them from the earth.
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But when his people call out for help, he hears them and rescues them from all their troubles.
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Implied.
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The Lord is close beside those who are broken-hearted; he saves those whose spirits are crushed.
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Those who do right have many problems, but the Lord solves all of them.
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He keeps them safe—not a single one of their bones will be broken.
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Evil kills the wicked. Those who hate good people will suffer for their wrongdoing.
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The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Those who trust in his protection will not suffer for their wrongdoings.