Psalms 34:7

7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

Psalms 34:7 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
English Standard Version (ESV)
7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
New Living Translation (NLT)
7 For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
The Message Bible (MSG)
7 God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.
American Standard Version (ASV)
7 The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
7 The Messenger of the LORD camps around those who fear him, and he rescues them.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
7 The angel of the LORD stands guard around those who have respect for him. And he saves them.

Psalms 34:7 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 34:7

The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear
him
By whom may be meant, either the uncreated Angel, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Angel of God's presence, and of the covenant, the Captain of salvation, the Leader and Commander of the people; and whose salvation is as walls and bulwarks about them; or as an army surrounding them: or a created angel may be intended, even a single one, which is sufficient to guard a multitude of saints, since one could destroy at once such a vast number of enemies, as in ( 2 Kings 19:35 ) ; or one may be put for more, since they are an innumerable company that are on the side of the Lord's people, and to whom they are joined; and these may be said to encamp about them, because they are an host or army; see ( Genesis 32:1 Genesis 32:2 ) ( Luke 2:13 ) ; and are the guardians of the saints, that stand up for them and protect them, as well as minister to them;

and delivereth them;
out of the hands of all their enemies. David had a guard, an army of these about him, in the court of Achish, who preserved him from being seized, and receiving any harm there; and who brought him from thence in safety: there is no doubt but he here speaks his own experience.

Psalms 34:7 In-Context

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.
7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
9 Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 32:1; S Daniel 3:28; S Matthew 18:10; 2 Kings 6:17; Daniel 6:22
  • 2. Psalms 22:4; Psalms 37:40; Psalms 41:1; Psalms 97:10; Isaiah 31:5; Acts 12:11
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