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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