Psalm 34  / 52

David professes to boast "in the Lord" here is 34:2 and we find the contrast in Psalm 52:1 " Why do you boast in evil, mighty man?"

The difference between the two begins with "the fear of the Lord." 
The man who fears the Lord - with great reverence and awe -  will find himself delivered from all other fear. ( v4)
He will know that when he cries out to God, he is heard.
He will know that the "angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him." v7
He will be rescued.
He will taste and see that the Lord is good.
He will be blessed.
He will have no lack or want.
He will know the comfort of the Lord who is "near to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit." 
He will know that the Lord delivers those who are His.

David teaches us "the fear of the Lord."

"Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.
Depart from evil, and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." 

The fear of the Lord is found in knowing Who He is and what He desires of us.  It is not a matter of self-control, but a matter of surrender to the One who made us, owns us, and reveals Himself to us in power and love.  We know that we have the fear of the Lord when we submit to Him completely, allowing Him to transform us from the inside out.. so that we can keep from speaking evil and deceit and from doing evil to doing good.

Father in heaven, You are majestic and glorious and there is none like You.  Thank You for redeeming the souls of Your servants. Fill us with Your righteousness and lead us in Your ways we ask. Accomplish Your will in us today we pray, in the Name of our Lord Jesus. Amen.