Psalms 34:5 bbe — Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.

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"Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed."

— Psalms 34:5, Bible in Basic English

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“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

My soul will say great things of the Lord: the poor in spirit will have knowledge of it and be glad.

O give praise to the Lord with me; let us be witnesses together of his great name.

I was searching for the Lord, and he gave ear to my voice, and made me free from all my fears.

Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.

This poor man's cry came before the Lord, and he gave him salvation from all his troubles.

The angel of the Lord is ever watching over those who have fear of him, to keep them safe.

By experience you will see that the Lord is good; happy is the man who has faith in him.

Psalms 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:5 say?

Psalms 34:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.”

Where is Psalms 34:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 34:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 5.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 34:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 34:5 in?

Psalms 34:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 34:5?

Psalms 34:5 reads (BBE): “Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 34:5 bbe — Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.

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