KJV ORIGINAL
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will praise the Lord at all times; I will continually speak words of praise to Him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is making a commitment to praise God constantly, no matter what circumstances he faces.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 34 is attributed to King David and is connected to the biblical story in 1 Samuel 21, where David fled from King Saul and pretended to be insane before the Philistine king Achish to escape danger. In this context, David wrote the psalm as an expression of his dependence on God during a time of personal crisis and pursuit. This reflects the broader tradition in ancient Israel of using psalms to voice praise and trust in God amidst life's challenges.
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