Ps 34:1-9

1Of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech,^* who drove him out and he went away.

2I will bless the LORD at all times;

his praise shall be always in my mouth.^a

3My soul will glory in the LORD;

let the poor hear and be glad.

4Magnify the LORD with me;

and let us exalt his name together.

5I sought the LORD, and he answered me,

delivered me from all my fears.

6Look to him and be radiant,

and your faces may not blush for shame.

7This poor one cried out and the LORD heard,

and from all his distress he saved him.

8The angel of the LORD encamps

around those who fear him, and he saves them.^b

9Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him.^c