Psalms
“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”
Psalms 34:5
Psalms 34:5 (KJV) speaks to shame, hope, and seeking God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
Romans 5:5“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
Proverbs 8:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 34:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 34:5 reads: "They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed." The verse speaks to shame, hope, and seeking God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 34 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 34:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed." is Psalms 34:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 34.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 34:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 34:5 include Romans 5:5, Romans 5:8, and 1 John 4:19. Reading them alongside Psalms 34:5 deepens the theme of shame.
How can I pray with Psalms 34:5?
Read Psalms 34:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.