Psalms 34:1-4,8,18
Psalms 34:1-4 The Message (MSG)
I bless GOD every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. I live and breathe GOD; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: Join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out. GOD met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.
Psalms 34:8 The Message (MSG)
Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good GOD is. Blessed are you who run to him.
Psalms 34:18 The Message (MSG)
If your heart is broken, you’ll find GOD right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.
Psalms 34:1-4 King James Version (KJV)
I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:8 King James Version (KJV)
O taste and see that the LORD is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Psalm 34:18 King James Version (KJV)
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:1-4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in the LORD; The humble will hear it and rejoice. O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together. I sought the LORD, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Psalms 34:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:1-4 New Century Version (NCV)
I will praise the LORD at all times; his praise is always on my lips. My whole being praises the LORD. The poor will hear and be glad. Glorify the LORD with me, and let us praise his name together. I asked the LORD for help, and he answered me. He saved me from all that I feared.
Psalms 34:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Examine and see how good the LORD is. Happy is the person who trusts him.
Psalms 34:18 New Century Version (NCV)
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those whose spirits have been crushed.
Psalms 34:1-4 American Standard Version (ASV)
I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad. Oh magnify Jehovah with me, And let us exalt his name together. I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.
Psalms 34:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:1-4 New International Version (NIV)
I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:8 New International Version (NIV)
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Psalms 34:18 New International Version (NIV)
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:1-4 New King James Version (NKJV)
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together. I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Psalms 34:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Psalms 34:1-4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; The humble and downtrodden will hear it and rejoice. O magnify the LORD with me, And let us lift up His name together. ¶I sought the LORD [on the authority of His word], and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. [Ps 73:25; Matt 7:7]
Psalms 34:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶O taste and see that the LORD [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him. [1 Pet 2:2, 3]
Psalms 34:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The LORD is near to the heartbroken And He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin).
Psalms 34:1-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Psalms 34:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalms 34:1-4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Lord! I’m bursting with joy over what you’ve done for me! My lips are full of perpetual praise. I’m boasting of you and all your works, so let all who are discouraged take heart. Join me, everyone! Let’s praise the Lord together. Let’s make him famous! Let’s make his name glorious to all. Listen to my testimony: I cried to God in my distress and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears!
Psalms 34:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Drink deeply of the pleasures of this God. Experience for yourself the joyous mercies he gives to all who turn to hide themselves in him.
Psalms 34:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The Lord is close to all whose hearts are crushed by pain, and he is always ready to restore the repentant one.
Psalms 34:1-4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.