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Psalms 34:4

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

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Psalms 34:4 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
English Standard Version (ESV)
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
New Living Translation (NLT)
4 I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
The Message Bible (MSG)
4 God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.
American Standard Version (ASV)
4 I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
4 I went to the LORD for help. He answered me and rescued me from all my fears.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
4 I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
4 I looked to the Lord, and he answered me. He saved me from everything I was afraid of.

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 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. S Exodus 32:11; Psalms 77:2; Matthew 7:7
  • 2. ver 17; Psalms 18:43; Psalms 22:4; Psalms 56:13; Psalms 86:13
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