Psalms 34:4

4 I sought Yahweh and he answered me, and from all my terrors he delivered me.

Psalms 34:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 34:4

I sought the Lord, and he heard me
Not that he sought the Lord publicly in his house and ordinances, for he was now at Gath; but privately by prayer and supplication; and that not vocally, but mentally; for he was in the midst of the servants of the king of Gath; yet earnestly, diligently, and with his whole heart, being in great distress; when it was right to seek the Lord, and which showed him to be a good man; and the Lord heard and answered even his silent groans, which could not be uttered;

and delivered me from all my fear;
of being seized on by Achish, king of Gath, and of losing his life for killing Goliath: and many are the fears of God's people, both from within and from without, by reason of sin, Satan, and the world; but the Lord saves them out of the hands of all their enemies, grants them his presence, and shows them their interest in himself, which, scatters all their fears.

Psalms 34:4 In-Context

2 My soul makes its boast in Yahweh; let the humble hear and be glad.

3 Magnify Yahweh with me, and let us exalt his name together.

4 I sought Yahweh and he answered me, and from all my terrors he delivered me.

5 They looked to him and were radiant, and their faces shall not be ashamed.

6 This poor [man] called and Yahweh heard, and saved him from all his troubles.