Psalm 34:4

Translations

Modern

I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Traditional

I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Literal

I sought YHWH, and He answered me, and He snatched me up from all my fears.

Latin

Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me; et ex omnibus tribulationibus meis eripuit me.

Original

Hebrew

English

I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Notes

Psalms 34:1–22

This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving song of praise (Psalm 34:1–7) that celebrates the Lord for caring for and protecting godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (Psalm 34:8–14) and explains wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (Psalm 34:15–22).

Theme notes and profiles

David God Works through Prayer Praise Psalms Salvation in the Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

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Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
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In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.
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So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
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