Psalms 34:22
Psalms 34:22 in Multiple Translations
The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; And none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The Lord will be the saviour of the souls of his servants, and no one who has faith in him will be put to shame.
The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Those who trust in his protection will not suffer for their wrongdoings.
The Lord redeemeth the soules of his seruants: and none, that trust in him, shall perish.
Jehovah redeemeth the soul of His servants, And none trusting in Him are desolate!
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Thou hast seen, O Lord, be not thou silent: O Lord, depart not from me.
Yahweh will save those who serve him. He will ◄not condemn/forgive► [LIT] those who trust in him.
But if people work hard for God, he will keep them safe. And if people trust God and if they ask him to look after them, God will not punish them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 34:22
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Psalms 34:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּמוֹתֵ֣ת
רָשָׁ֣ע
רָעָ֑ה
וְ/שֹׂנְאֵ֖י
צַדִּ֣יק
יֶאְשָֽׁמוּ
תְּמוֹתֵ֣ת
mûwth
H4191
to die
V-o-Imperf-3fs
רָשָׁ֣ע
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
רָעָ֑ה
raʻ
H7451
bad
N-fs
וְ/שֹׂנְאֵ֖י
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
Conj | V-Qal
צַדִּ֣יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
יֶאְשָֽׁמוּ
ʼâsham
H816
be guilty
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 34:22
תְּמוֹתֵ֣ת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
V-o-Imperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
רָשָׁ֣ע
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
רָעָ֑ה
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
N-fs
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וְ/שֹׂנְאֵ֖י
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
Conj | V-Qal
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
צַדִּ֣יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
יֶאְשָֽׁמוּ
ʼâsham
H816
"be guilty"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To be guilty means to have done something wrong and deserve punishment, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:8-10.
Definition: 1) to offend, be guilty, trespass 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do wrong, offend, trespass, commit an offense, do injury 1a2) to be or become guilty 1a3) to be held guilty 1a4) to be incriminated 1b) (Niphal) to suffer punishment 1c) (Hiphil) to declare guilty 2) (TWOT) to be desolate, acknowledge offense
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] certainly, be(-come, made) desolate, destroy, [idiom] greatly, be(-come, found, hold) guilty, offend (acknowledge offence), trespass. See also: Leviticus 4:13; Psalms 34:23; Psalms 5:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 34:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 34:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
- Sermons on Psalms 34:22
Context — Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
20He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken.
21Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned.
22The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 103:4 | who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, |
| 2 | 1 Peter 1:18–19 | For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. |
| 3 | Psalms 31:5 | Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth. |
| 4 | Psalms 71:23 | When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. |
| 5 | Romans 8:31–39 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 4:9 | But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, |
| 7 | Revelation 5:9 | And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. |
| 8 | Psalms 84:11–12 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! |
| 9 | 1 Kings 1:29 | And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, |
| 10 | Psalms 130:8 | And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity. |
Psalms 34:22 Summary
[The Lord loves and cares for His people, and He promises to save and deliver them from harm, as seen in Psalm 34:22. This means that when we trust in Him and seek His protection, we can be confident that He will keep us safe and forgive our sins, just as it is written in 1 John 1:9. The Lord's redemption is a gift of love and grace, and it is available to all who put their faith in Him, as promised in Ephesians 2:8-9. By trusting in the Lord's redemption, we can find peace and comfort in the midst of life's challenges.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to redeem His servants?
The Lord's redemption of His servants means He saves and delivers them from the power of sin and its consequences, as seen in Psalm 130:7-8, and this redemption is a fundamental aspect of His loving character, as expressed in John 3:16.
How can I take refuge in the Lord?
Taking refuge in the Lord means trusting in Him and seeking His protection, as described in Psalm 91:4, and this trust is rooted in faith, as explained in Hebrews 11:6, where it is written that without faith it is impossible to please God.
What is the difference between being condemned and being redeemed?
To be condemned means to be found guilty and punished for one's sins, as warned in Romans 6:23, whereas to be redeemed means to be saved and forgiven, as promised in Romans 5:8, where it is written that God demonstrates His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Is this promise of redemption only for certain people?
No, this promise is for all who take refuge in the Lord, as stated in Psalm 34:22, and it is reinforced in Revelation 22:17, where the Spirit and the bride say, 'Come,' and whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically take refuge in the Lord today, and how can I apply the promise of Psalm 34:22 to my life?
- How does the promise of redemption in this verse relate to my own struggles and challenges, and what comfort can I draw from it?
- What does it mean for me to trust in the Lord's redemption, and how can I deepen my faith in His power to save and deliver me?
- In what ways can I share this promise of redemption with others, and how can I be a source of hope and encouragement to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:22
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants,.... Who are made so by his grace in the day of his power, and are willing to serve him, and to serve him with their minds, readily and cheerfully; and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:22
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
i.e. Their lives or their persons, from the malicious designs of all their enemies, and from desolation or utter ruin, as it follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
Psalms 34:22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.Ver. 22. The Lord redeemeth the souls of his servants] Though to themselves and others they may seem helpless and hopeless, yet they shall not perish in their sins and for their sins, as do the wicked.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
(22) Redeemeth.—Comp. Psalms 25:22, which begins with the same letter, out of its place, and the same word.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
Verse 22. The Lord redeemeth] Both the life and soul of God's followers are ever in danger but God is continually redeeming both. Shall be desolate.] Literally, shall be guilty. They shall be preserved from sin, and neither forfeit life nor soul. This verse probably should come in after the fifth. See the introduction to this Psalm. ANALYSIS OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH PSALM This Psalm is composed with great art, and this must be attended to by those who would analyze it. The scope of it is to praise God, and to instruct in his fear. Its parts are, in general, the following: - I. He praises God himself, and calls upon others to follow his example, Psalms 34:1-8.
II. He assumes the office of a teacher, and instructs both young and old in the fear of the Lord, Psalms 34:9-22. 1. He praises God, and expresses himself thus: - 1. I will bless the Lord. 2. His praise shall be in my mouth. 3. It shall be in my mouth continually. 4. It shall be expressed by a tongue affected by the heart: "My soul shall make her boast in the Lord." 5. And so long would he continue it till others should be moved to do the like: "The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad." 2. Upon which he calls upon others to join with him: "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together." And to encourage them he proposes his own example: "I sought the Lord," c. Should it be said this was a singular mercy shown to David which others are not to expect, he in effect replies, No, a mercy it is, but it belongs to all that seek God: "They looked unto him," c.
But should not this satisfy, and should they rejoin, This poor man (David) cried, and the Lord heard him, but David was in the Divine favour he may be supposed to reply by this general maxim: "The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him" and be they who they may, if they fear God, this is their privilege. II. Now he assumes the chair of the teacher; and the lessons are two: - 1. That they make a trial of God's goodness: "O taste and see that the Lord is good." 2. That they become his servants: "O fear ye the Lord, for there is no want," c. And this he illustrates by a comparison: "The young lions (or, the rich and the powerful) may lack and suffer hunger," but they that seek the Lord shall not. These promises and blessings belong only to them that fear the Lord and lest some should imagine they had this fear, and were entitled to the promise, he shows them what this fear is.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:22
22. A second verse beginning with Pç, like Psalms 25:22, where see note.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:22
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants - The literal meaning of this is, that the Lord rescues the lives of his servants, or that he saves them from death.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:22
15-22. These closing words are devoted to an earnest digest of the moral government of God in redeeming the humble and contrite, and punishing the wicked. Broken heart… contrite spirit—Comp. Psalms 51:17; 1 Samuel 16:7.
Sermons on Psalms 34:22
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God Has Prepared a Place for You by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah in the Bible. He highlights how the preaching of God's word can have a profound impact on people's lives, even those who |
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In Nothing Be Anxious; but in Everything by Prayer by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from our experiences rather than complaining. He encourages the audience to do all things without murmuring and d |
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Our Father, Untrustworthy? by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford preaches on the profound love of God, emphasizing that He not only gave His Son for us but also continues to pursue us with His grace until we are transformed by |
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The Lord Redeems the Soul of His Servants by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the unwavering love and redemption of God for His servants, contrasting the fleeting nature of earthly relationships and joys with the eternal and uncha |
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2 Corinthians 9:10 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of almsgiving and the spiritual and temporal rewards that come from it. He emphasizes the need to exhibit a virtuous life worthy of God's |
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Consider That He Is God by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of blessing the Lord with all that is within us, acknowledging His role in redeeming our lives from destruction and crowning us w |
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Lawful Strife by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of striving lawfully in the Christian race, drawing parallels between the natural and spiritual realms. He emphasizes the need for the Ho |