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Psalms 34:1–2

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I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
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From verse 1

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Rank 1 from verse 1
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    18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  2. Colossians 3:17Rank 2 from verse 1
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    17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

  3. Psalms 145:1–2Rank 3 from verse 1
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    1I WILL extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

    2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

  4. Ephesians 5:20Rank 4 from verse 1
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    20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

  5. Psalms 71:8Rank 5 from verse 1
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    8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

From verse 2

  1. Jeremiah 9:24Rank 1 from verse 2
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    24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:31Rank 2 from verse 2
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    31That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

  3. Psalms 119:74Rank 3 from verse 2
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    74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

  4. Psalms 44:8Rank 4 from verse 2
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    8In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

  5. 1 Timothy 1:15–16Rank 5 from verse 2
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    15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

    16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 34:1

COMBINED MEANING

bless

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To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

continually

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1. Repeatedly, habitually, or at every appointed recurrence. 2. Without pause or cessation during the period stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 34:2

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

boast

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Sense 1: To glory, exult, or speak confidently concerning oneself, another, or that in which one trusts. Sense 2: An expression or ground of glorying or confidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

humble

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Sense 1: Lowly in mind or condition; free from pride. Sense 2: To abase or bring low.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

glad

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Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

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2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

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3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

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