Psalms 34:4
Psalms 34:4 in Multiple Translations
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
I was searching for the Lord, and he gave ear to my voice, and made me free from all my fears.
I asked the Lord for help, and he answered me. He set me free from all my fears.
I sought the Lord, and he heard me: yea, he deliuered me out of all my feare.
I sought Jehovah, and He answered me, And from all my fears did deliver me.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded that devise against me.
I prayed to Yahweh, and he ◄answered my prayer/did what I asked him to do►; he rescued me from all those who caused me to be afraid.
You see, I prayed to God, and he listened to me. He took away everything that frightened me.
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Psalms 34:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גַּדְּל֣וּ
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
אִתִּ֑/י
וּ/נְרוֹמְמָ֖ה
שְׁמ֣/וֹ
יַחְדָּֽו
גַּדְּל֣וּ
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אִתִּ֑/י
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
וּ/נְרוֹמְמָ֖ה
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | V-o-1cp
שְׁמ֣/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 34:4
גַּדְּל֣וּ
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
לַ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אִתִּ֑/י
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
וּ/נְרוֹמְמָ֖ה
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | V-o-1cp
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
שְׁמ֣/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 34:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 34:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:4
- Sermons on Psalms 34:4
Context — Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
2My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
3Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
4I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
5Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. 6This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 18:6 | In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. |
| 2 | Matthew 7:7 | Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. |
| 3 | Psalms 116:1–6 | I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy. Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. |
| 4 | Psalms 56:3 | When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 1:7 | For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. |
| 6 | Jonah 2:2 | saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. |
| 7 | Isaiah 12:2 | 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.” |
| 8 | Psalms 31:22 | 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. |
| 9 | Hebrews 5:7 | During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. |
| 10 | Psalms 27:1–2 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. |
Psalms 34:4 Summary
Psalms 34:4 tells us that when we seek the LORD, He will answer us and deliver us from all our fears. This means that we can trust God to help us when we are afraid or worried, just like it says in Matthew 11:28, 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' By turning to God in prayer and trust, we can find peace and confidence, even in the midst of difficult situations. As we seek the LORD, we can remember that He is always with us and cares about our well-being, as seen in Hebrews 13:5, which says, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'seek the LORD' as mentioned in Psalms 34:4?
Seeking the LORD means to turn to Him in prayer, humility, and trust, as seen in Jeremiah 29:13, where it says, 'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.'
How can we be sure God will answer us when we seek Him?
According to Psalms 34:4, when we genuinely seek the LORD, He promises to answer us and deliver us from our fears, which is further supported by Jeremiah 33:3, which says, 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
What kind of fears is the Psalmist talking about in Psalms 34:4?
The fears mentioned in Psalms 34:4 can include any kind of fear that troubles our hearts and minds, such as fear of the future, fear of failure, or fear of harm, and as 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, 'For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.'
How does seeking the LORD and being delivered from fears relate to our daily lives?
When we seek the LORD and experience His deliverance from our fears, we can live with greater confidence and peace, as Philippians 4:6-7 encourages, 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some fears that I am currently facing, and how can I seek the LORD for deliverance from them?
- In what ways can I practically seek the LORD on a daily basis, as mentioned in Psalms 34:4?
- How has the LORD delivered me from fears in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences to apply to my current situation?
- What does it mean to trust in the LORD's deliverance, and how can I grow in that trust?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Reason of his determination to "bless the Lord at all times." I sought ... all my fears - i:e., from all the objects of my fear (Isaiah 66:4).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:4
Psalms 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.Ver. 4. I sought the Lord] Even when I was in the enemies’ hands, and playing my pranks as a mad man among them; I prayed secretly and inwardly, I sent up some ejaculations, as Nehemiah 2:4, and was heard, though unworthy. And delivered me out of all my fears] Which were not a few, 1 Samuel 21:13, besides his inward terrors upon his unwarrantable practices to save his life. Sense fights sore against faith, when it is upon its own dunghill (in a sensible danger I mean), to the great disturbance of the conscience afterwards. George Marsh, afterwards a martyr in Queen Mary’ s days, being examined before the Earl of Derby, kept himself close in the sacrament of the altar, as they called it. But afterward, thus he writeth to a friend; I departed much more troubled in my spirit than before; because I had not with more boldness confessed Christ, but in such sort as mine adversaries thereby thought they should prevail against me; whereat I was much grieved; for hitherto I went about, as much as in me lay, to rid myself out of their hands, if by any means, without openly denying Christ and his word, that could be done (Acts and Mon. fol. 1419). Thus he; but no rest he had in his mind till he had better declared himself, though to the loss of his life. A man had better offend all the world, than his own conscience. David, not without much ado, recovered his peace, for which he here heartily blesseth God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:4
Verse 4. I sought the Lord] This is the reason and cause of his gratitude. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me out of all my fears. This answers to the history; for when David heard what the servants of Achish said concerning him, "he laid up the words in his heart, and was greatly afraid," 1 Samuel 21:13. To save him, God caused the epileptic fit to seize him; and, in consequence, he was dismissed by Achish, as one whose defection from his master, and union with the Philistines, could be of no use, and thus David's life and honour were preserved. The reader will see that I proceed on the ground laid down by the Septuagint. See before, Psalms 34:1.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:4
4. When I sought Jehovah (with earnest devotion, see note on Psalms 24:6), he answered me, and rescued me from all my terrors (Psalms 31:13).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:4
I sought the Lord, and he heard me - That is, on the occasion referred to in the psalm, when he was exposed to the persecutions of Saul, and when he sought refuge in the country of Abimelech or Achish: 1 Samuel 21:1-15.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:4
4. I sought… he heard… and delivered me—Here is a brief analysis of the psalmist’s theme of praise, or boasting, and the reasons for his earnestness as well.
Sermons on Psalms 34:4
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The Lord Has Promised to Deliver You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading verses from Psalm 34 that emphasize the theme of deliverance. He then prays for an anointing and discusses how God deals with violence |
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Signs of an Active Faith (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker expresses their belief in the power of God to provide everything they need to glorify Him. They see obedience to God and witnessing His power in the liv |
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The Lord Has Promised to Deliver You - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the theme of deliverance, drawing from the story of Hezekiah and the assurance that God hears the cries of His people and delivers them from all troubles. It |
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Seek God With All Your Heart by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God wholeheartedly, praying with faith and belief in God's greatness to transform lives, heal, and bring individuals to higher grou |
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"Buts" Need to End (Clip) by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and spending time in prayer as the most powerful tools to move the hand of God, rather than relying on worldly actions like pet |
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Cost of Discipleship - Part 10 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon shares powerful testimonies of individuals who faced fears, doubts, and uncertainties but found courage and strength through surrendering to God. It emphasizes the tran |
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Right Song, Wrong Side by David Wilkerson | This sermon from Exodus 14 and 15 focuses on the story of the Israelites facing a crisis, highlighting the importance of trusting God in the midst of fear and uncertainty. It empha |