Psalm 34 in Poems

Here is Psalm 34, one of the most beloved psalms of deliverance and praise, rendered as a poem. This version seeks to capture the heartfelt gratitude, the practical wisdom, and the powerful promises contained in the original.

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Psalm 34 in Poems

(A Psalm of David, When He Pretended Madness Before Abimelech, Who Drove Him Away, and He Departed)

I. The Call to Unceasing Praise (v. 1-3)

My lips will bless the Lord always,

His praise shall fill my nights and days.

My soul boasts in the Lord alone,

Let humble hearts now make Him known.

O magnify the Lord with me,

Exalt His name,and set Him free

To work in us,His will and ways,

Through all our lives,through all our days.

II. The Testimony of Deliverance (v. 4-7)

I sought the Lord in my dark fear,

He leaned His heavenly ear to hear.

He answered me and set me free,

From all that sought to trouble me.

The faces of those looking up,

Are radiant,filled with hope's sweet cup.

This poor soul cried,the Lord He heard,

And saved me by His mighty word.

The angel of the Lord now stands,

Encamped round those in His commands.

He pitches tents on holy ground,

Where His delivered ones are found.

III. The Invitation to Taste (v. 8-10)

O taste and see,and know the Lord is good!

Trust in His name,as all the righteous should.

For those who fear Him shall not know a need,

In Him alone,we are both freed and fed.

The young lions may grow weak and hungry still,

But those who seek the Lord,He will fulfill.

No good thing will He withhold from them,

A diadem,a holy, priceless gem.

IV. The Lesson on Life and Speech (v. 11-14)

Come,children, listen, I will make it known,

The fear of God,on His great, holy throne.

Who wants to truly live and see good days?

Then listen well,and walk in all His ways.

Keep tight your tongue from speaking evil lies,

And from deception,guard your lips and eyes.

Turn from the wrong and actively do good,

Seek peace and chase it,as the righteous should.

V. The Promise of God's Attentive Care (v. 15-22)

The eyes of Lord are on the righteous ones,

His ears are open to their cries and songs.

But set against the evil is His face,

To cut their memory from the earth and space.

The righteous cry, the Lord He hears their plea,

And from their troubles,sets them fully free.

The Lord is close,a present, helping friend,

To the broke-hearted,He will gladly mend.

Though many are the troubles of the just,

The Lord delivers from the world's dark dust.

He guards their bones,a promise strong and deep,

Not one is broken,while His watch He keeps.

But evil slays the wicked in their pride,

The righteous-haters will be condemned,and die.

The Lord redeems the life of all His own,

None are condemned who trust in Him alone.

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This poetic rendering aims to preserve the heartfelt plea for God's nearness and the confident trust in His deliverance that defines the original psalm. May it encourage your heart as you reflect on God's faithful care.