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Psalms 34

¹I bless GOD every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.

²I live and breathe GOD; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy:

³Join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out.

⁴GOD met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.

⁵Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him.

⁶When I was desperate, I called out, and GOD got me out of a tight spot.

⁷GOD’s angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.

⁸Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good GOD is. Blessed are you who run to him.

⁹Worship GOD if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness.

¹⁰Young lions on the prowl get hungry, but GOD-seekers are full of God.

¹¹Come, children, listen closely; I’ll give you a lesson in GOD worship.

¹²Who out there has a lust for life? Can’t wait each day to come upon beauty?

¹³Guard your tongue from profanity, and no more lying through your teeth.

¹⁴Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace—don’t let it get away!

¹⁵GOD keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan.

¹⁶GOD won’t put up with rebels; he’ll cull them from the pack.

¹⁷Is anyone crying for help? GOD is listening, ready to rescue you.

¹⁸If your heart is broken, you’ll find GOD right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.

¹⁹Disciples so often get into trouble; still, GOD is there every time.

²⁰He’s your bodyguard, shielding every bone; not even a finger gets broken.

²¹The wicked commit slow suicide; they waste their lives hating the good.

²²GOD pays for each slave’s freedom; no one who runs to him loses out.