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let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Exalt the LORD with me, And let’s exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O magnify Yahweh with me, And let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, And let us lift up His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Proclaim the LORD’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Proclaim Yahweh&#8217s greatness with me; let us exalt His name together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh magnify Jehovah with me, And let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with me! Celebrate his great name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD's greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Proclaim with me the LORD's greatness; let us praise his name together! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Magnify the LORD with me! Let us lift up his name together!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Magnify the LORD with me! Let's praise his name together! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Oh magnify the LORD with me. Let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let’s exalt his name together. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe greatness to YHWH with me, "" And we exalt His Name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ascribe ye greatness to Jehovah with me, And we exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Magnify to Jehovah with me, and we will exalt his name together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />O magnify the Lord with me; and let us extol his name together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 33:4>Magnify the Lord with me, and let us extol his name in itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Magnify the LORD with me; and let us exalt his name together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Exalt LORD JEHOVAH with me; let us lift up his Name as one.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Magnify ye the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/34-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3646" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Taste and See that the LORD is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: gad·də·lū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">Magnify</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: ū·nə·rō·wm·māh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">let us exalt</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">His name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">together.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">Psalm 69:30</a></span><br />I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. / Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Isaiah 25:1</a></span><br />O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-5.htm">Psalm 99:5</a></span><br />Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Psalm 148:13</a></span><br />Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">Psalm 66:16-17</a></span><br />Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. / I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.</p><p class="hdg">magnify</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Psalm 35:27</a></b></br> Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-16.htm">Psalm 40:16</a></b></br> Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">Psalm 69:30</a></b></br> I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.</p><p class="hdg">let us</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1,2</a></b></br> Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: <i>for</i> praise is comely for the upright… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">Psalm 66:8</a></b></br> O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-22</a></b></br> Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/job/36-24.htm">Magnify</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/33-15.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-34.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Magnify</a> <a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">They are blessed who trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">He exhorts to the fear of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">The privileges of the righteous</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "magnify" suggests making God's greatness more apparent, not that He becomes greater, but that our perception and acknowledgment of His greatness increase. In biblical context, magnifying the Lord is a call to recognize His sovereignty and majesty. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">Psalm 69:30</a>, where magnifying God is associated with thanksgiving and praise. Historically, communal worship was central to Israelite culture, often taking place in the temple or during festivals, reinforcing the idea of unity in worship.<p><b>let us exalt His name together.</b><br>Exalting God's name involves lifting it high in honor and reverence, acknowledging His character and deeds. The phrase "His name" refers to God's revealed nature and attributes, as seen throughout the Old Testament. In Hebrew culture, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence of a person. Thus, exalting God's name is an act of worship that recognizes His holiness, power, and faithfulness. This call to collective exaltation is echoed in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where every knee bows and every tongue confesses the lordship of Jesus Christ. The communal aspect underscores the unity of believers in worship, reflecting the early church's practice of gathering together to praise God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34</a>, David wrote this psalm as a reflection of his trust and praise for God. It is believed to have been composed after he escaped from Abimelech by feigning madness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure of the psalm, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>A Philistine king, also known as Achish, king of Gath, before whom David pretended to be insane to escape harm.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_corporate_worship.htm">The Call to Corporate Worship</a></b><br>The psalmist invites others to join in magnifying the Lord, highlighting the importance of communal worship. Worship is not just a personal act but a collective experience that strengthens the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_exaltation.htm">The Power of Exaltation</a></b><br>Exalting God's name shifts our focus from our circumstances to His greatness. It is a powerful act of faith that acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_praise.htm">Unity in Praise</a></b><br>The invitation to "exalt His name together" underscores the unity that comes from shared worship. It reminds us that as believers, we are called to support and uplift one another in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_praise_in_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Role of Praise in Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Magnifying the Lord can be a form of spiritual warfare, as it declares God's power over any situation and aligns our hearts with His truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_glory.htm">Reflecting God's Glory</a></b><br>When we magnify the Lord, we reflect His glory to the world. Our praise becomes a testimony of His work in our lives, drawing others to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_union_church.htm">What defines a Union Church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_keep_heart_and_actions_pure.htm">What does reverence for God mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_acts_prayer_method.htm">What is the ACTS Prayer method?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_prayers_go_unanswered.htm">Why does Psalm 34:17-18 promise God hears and delivers the righteous but seem to conflict with other passages describing unanswered prayers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his Name together</span>. Not content with praising God in his own person, the psalmist calls on Israel generally to praise the Lord with him. He then proceeds to assign reasons why God should be praised (vers. 4-10). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/34-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Magnify</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּדְּל֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(gad·də·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow up, become great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me;</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us exalt</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְרוֹמְמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·rō·wm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His name</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּֽו׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/34-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 34:3 Oh magnify Yahweh with me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 34:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 34:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>