Psalm 34:1

Translations

Modern

Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Traditional

A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Literal

Of David, in his changing his behavior before Abimelech, and he drove him off, and he went. I will bless YHWH at every time; His praise is continually in my mouth.

Latin

Davidi, cum immutavit vultum suum coram Achimelech, et dimisit eum, et abiit. Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore; semper laus ejus in ore meo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Notes

Psalms 34:1

Abimelech is another name for Achish (see 1 Samuel 21:10–15). The body of the psalm makes no explicit connection to this event.

Psalms 34:1–3

The psalmist encourages those in need to join him in praise.

Psalms 34:1–22

This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving song of praise (Psalm 34:1–7) that celebrates the Lord for caring for and protecting godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (Psalm 34:8–14) and explains wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (Psalm 34:15–22).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Psalm 145:1–2
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Ephesians 5:20
…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 71:8
My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.
Psalm 71:14–15
But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Psalm 71:6
I have leaned on You since birth; You pulled me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always for You.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
Isaiah 24:15–16
Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:8–15

People

Achish: Philistine king of Gath, gave refuge to David David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession David Fellowship Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Counting your Blessings David: King of Israel David: King of Israel: At This Time Probably Writes Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Poetry: Acrostic Praise for God's Goodness to Righteous Men Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praising God Psalms: Didactic Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Goodness to Good Men Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Mercies to Individuals Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

Psalm 34:1

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