Translations
Modern
Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.
Traditional
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Literal
They looked toward Him, and they shone, and their faces were not ashamed.
Latin
Accedite ad eum, et illuminamini; et facies vestræ non confundentur.
Original
Hebrew
English
Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.
Notes
The psalmist describes his experiences of answered prayer.
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
Parallels
Glossary
Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession David Fellowship Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature
Topics
Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Inner Beauty Prayer: Answered