Psalms 34:5 web — They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.

World English Bible

"They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame."

— Psalms 34:5, World English Bible

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KJV
“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”
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ASV
“They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded. ”
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NET
“Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed.”
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DRB
“Let them become as dust before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord straiten them.”
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BBE
“Let your eyes be turned to him and you will have light, and your faces will not be shamed.”
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KJVA
“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad.

Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together.

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.

This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalms 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:5 say?

Psalms 34:5 in the World English Bible reads: “They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.”

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 (WEB): “They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.” 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.

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