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34:1  (Written by David when he pretended to be crazy in front of Abimelech, so that Abimelech would send him away, and David could leave.) I will always praise the Lord.
34:2  With all my heart, I will praise the Lord. Let all who are helpless, listen and be glad.
34:3  Honor the Lord with me! Celebrate his great name.
34:4  I asked the Lord for help, and he saved me from all my fears.
34:5  Keep your eyes on the Lord! You will shine like the sun and never blush with shame.
34:6  I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the Lord saved me from all my troubles.
34:7  If you honor the Lord, his angel will protect you.
34:8  Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.
34:9  Honor the Lord! You are his special people. No one who honors the Lord will ever be in need.
34:10  Young lions may go hungry or even starve, but if you trust the Lord, you will never miss out on anything good.
34:11  Come, my children, listen as I teach you to respect the Lord.
34:12  Do you want to live and enjoy a long life?
34:13  Then don't say cruel things and don't tell lies.
34:14  Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace.
34:15  If you obey the Lord, he will watch over you and answer your prayers.
34:16  But God despises evil people, and he will wipe them all from the earth, till they are forgotten.
34:17  When his people pray for help, he listens and rescues them from their troubles.
34:18  The Lord is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.
34:19  The Lord's people may suffer a lot, but he will always bring them safely through.
34:20  Not one of their bones will ever be broken.
34:21  Wicked people are killed by their own evil deeds, and if you hate God's people you will be punished.
34:22  The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Run to him for protection, and you won't be punished.