A David Psalm, When He Outwitted Abimelech and Got Away
1 I blessGodevery chance I get;
my lungs expand with his praise.
2 I live and breatheGod;
if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy:
3 Join me in spreading the news;
together let’s get the word out.
4 Godmet me more than halfway,
he freed me from my anxious fears.
5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile.
Never hide your feelings from him.
6 When I was desperate, I called out,
andGodgot me out of a tight spot.
7 God’s angel sets up a circle
of protection around us while we pray.
8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—
how goodGodis.
Blessed are you who run to him.
9 WorshipGodif you want the best;
worship opens doors to all his goodness.
10 Young lions on the prowl get hungry,
butGod-seekers are full of God.
11 Come, children, listen closely;
I’ll give you a lesson inGodworship.
12 Who out there has a lust for life?
Can’t wait each day to come upon beauty?
13 Guard your tongue from profanity,
and no more lying through your teeth.
14 Turn your back on sin; do something good.
Embrace peace—don’t let it get away!
15 Godkeeps an eye on his friends,
his ears pick up every moan and groan.
16 Godwon’t put up with rebels;
he’ll cull them from the pack.
17 Is anyone crying for help?Godis listening,
ready to rescue you.
18 If your heart is broken, you’ll findGodright there;
if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.
19 Disciples so often get into trouble;
still,Godis there every time.
20 He’s your bodyguard, shielding every bone;
not even a finger gets broken.
21 The wicked commit slow suicide;
they waste their lives hating the good.
22 Godpays for each slave’s freedom;
no one who runs to him loses out.
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