Psalms 34

King James Version · 22 verses · 644 cross-references linking it to 343 other chapters

1. 1A 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.40 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:17, Psalms 145:1–2, Ephesians 5:20, Psalms 71:8
2. 2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.24 cross-references: Jeremiah 9:24, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Psalms 119:74, Psalms 44:8, Psalms 22:22–24
3. 3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.26 cross-references: Psalms 69:30, Luke 1:46, Psalms 148:1–14, Revelation 19:5–6, Psalms 40:16
4. 4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.34 cross-references: Psalms 18:6, Matthew 7:7, Psalms 116:1–6, Psalms 56:3, 2 Timothy 1:7
5. 5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.20 cross-references: Hebrews 12:2, Psalms 123:1–2, Psalms 25:3, Psalms 18:28, Psalms 36:9
6. 6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.38 cross-references: Psalms 34:17–19, Psalms 3:4, Psalms 10:17, Psalms 66:16–20, 2 Samuel 22:1
7. 7The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.31 cross-references: Psalms 91:11, Daniel 6:22, Hebrews 1:14, 2 Kings 19:35, 2 Kings 6:17
8. 8O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.30 cross-references: Hebrews 6:4–5, Psalms 119:103, 1 Peter 2:2–3, Jeremiah 31:14, Psalms 63:5
9. 9O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.30 cross-references: Romans 8:32, Philippians 4:19, Psalms 23:1, Luke 12:30–32, Psalms 31:23
10. 10The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.22 cross-references: Psalms 84:11, Matthew 6:32, Psalms 104:21, Luke 1:51–53, Job 4:10–11
11. 11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.42 cross-references: Proverbs 1:7, Psalms 111:10, Proverbs 2:1–9, Psalms 32:8, Isaiah 28:9
12. 12What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?20 cross-references: 1 Peter 3:10–12, Deuteronomy 30:20, Deuteronomy 6:2, Psalms 4:6, Psalms 91:16
13. 13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.28 cross-references: James 3:5–10, Psalms 141:3, Proverbs 21:23, 1 Peter 2:22, James 1:26
14. 14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.44 cross-references: Psalms 37:27, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:11, 3 John 1:11, Proverbs 3:7
15. 15The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.50 cross-references: 1 Peter 3:12, Psalms 34:17, Psalms 33:18, Job 36:7, Psalms 34:6
16. 16The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.22 cross-references: Proverbs 10:7, Jeremiah 44:11, Jeremiah 17:13, Leviticus 17:10, Job 18:17
17. 17The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.18 cross-references: Psalms 145:18–20, Isaiah 65:24, Psalms 34:19, Psalms 34:6, Psalms 91:15
18. 18The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.29 cross-references: Psalms 147:3, Psalms 145:18, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 61:1, Psalms 51:17
19. 19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.53 cross-references: Psalms 34:17, 1 Peter 4:12–13, 2 Corinthians 4:17, John 16:33, Psalms 34:6
20. 20He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.8 cross-references: John 19:36, Psalms 35:10, Psalms 91:12, Daniel 6:22–24
21. 21Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.25 cross-references: Psalms 94:23, Isaiah 3:11, Psalms 89:23, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Psalms 37:12–15
22. 22The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.28 cross-references: Psalms 103:4, 1 Peter 1:18–19, Psalms 71:23, 2 Samuel 4:9, Romans 8:31–39

Explained connections

• Not a bone broken Psalms 34:20 and John 19:36

  Psalm 34 says the LORD guards all the bones of the righteous. John notes the soldiers did not break Jesus' legs because he was already dead, and cites Scripture — likely blending this psalm with the Passover rule that the lamb's bones must not be broken.

• Whoever would love life Psalms 34:12 and 1 Peter 3:10

  Psalm 34 teaches that keeping the tongue from evil and seeking peace leads to good days. Peter quotes it to urge believers to bless rather than retaliate.

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Hard questions about Psalms 34

• Do the righteous prosper, or do they suffer?
• Do the wicked prosper, or does evil slay them?