Psalms 34:1
By David, in his changing his behaviour before Abimelech, and he driveth him away, and he goeth. I do bless Jehovah at all times, Continually His praise [is] in my mouth.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
In Context
2In Jehovah doth my soul boast herself, Hear do the humble and rejoice.
Cross References
Genesis 20:2and Abraham saith concerning Sarah his wife, 'She is my sister;' and Abimelech king of Gerar sendeth and taketh Sarah.
1 Samuel 21:11and the servants of Achish say unto him, 'Is not this David king of the land? is it not of this one they sing in dances, saying, 'Saul smote among his thousands, and David among his myriads?'
1 Samuel 21:14And Achish saith unto his servants, 'Lo, ye see a man acting as a madman; why do ye bring him in unto me?
Psalms 71:8Filled is my mouth [with] Thy praise, All the day [with] Thy beauty.
Psalms 145:1Praise by David. I exalt Thee, my God, O king, And bless Thy name to the age and for ever.
Isaiah 24:15Therefore in prosperity honour ye Jehovah, In isles of the sea, the name of Jehovah, God of Israel.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:1
This psalm was penned upon a particular occasion, as appears by the title, and yet there is little in it peculiar to that occasion, but that which is general, both by way of thanksgiving to God an instruction to us. I. He praises God for the experience which he and others had had of his goodness, ver. 1-6 . II. He encourages all good people to trust in God and to seek to him, ver. 7-10 . III. He gives good counsel to us all, as unto children, to take heed of sin, and to make conscience of our duty both to God and… Read the whole commentary →