Psalm 34:1-11
1 I will extol the Lord at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
2 I will glory in the Lord;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
3 Glorify the Lord with me;
let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant;
their faces are never covered with shame.
6 This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;
he saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who
fear him, and he delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
9 Fear the Lord, you his holy people,
for those who fear him lack nothing.
10 The lions may grow weak and hungry,
but those who seek the Lord
lack no good thing.
11 Come, my children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Reread this scripture, this time looking for two sets of phrases that have similarities. Verses 4 and 6, have a similar poetic connection. Look at the actions. In verse 4 “I sought, God answered, and God delivered me.” In 6 another called, God heard, and God saved. The repetition of this sequence is important. Also, hear the repeat of the idea that those who seek God will lack nothing. What does it mean to you that you can call God, God will hear you ,and rescue you so that you lack no good thing?
