Psalms 34:6
Psalms 34:6 in Multiple Translations
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.
This poor man's cry came before the Lord, and he gave him salvation from all his troubles.
This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard me, and saved me from all my troubles.
This poore man cryed, and the Lord heard him, and saued him out of all his troubles.
This poor [one] called, and Jehovah heard, And from all his distresses saved him.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him , and saved him out of all his troubles.
Let their way become dark and slippery; and let the angel of the Lord pursue them.
I was miserable/helpless, but I called out to Yahweh, and he heard me. He rescued me from all my troubles.
I had a lot of trouble, but I prayed to God, and he listened to me. He saved me from all my troubles.
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Psalms 34:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִבִּ֣יטוּ
אֵלָ֣י/ו
וְ/נָהָ֑רוּ
וּ֝/פְנֵי/הֶ֗ם
אַל
יֶחְפָּֽרוּ
הִבִּ֣יטוּ
nâbaṭ
H5027
to look
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
אֵלָ֣י/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וְ/נָהָ֑רוּ
nâhar
H5102
to flow
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וּ֝/פְנֵי/הֶ֗ם
pânîym
H6440
face
Conj | N-cp | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
יֶחְפָּֽרוּ
châphêr
H2659
be ashamed
V-Qal-Juss-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 34:6
הִבִּ֣יטוּ
nâbaṭ
H5027
"to look"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This verb means to look or regard something carefully. It can also mean to show favor or care for someone. In the Bible, it is used to describe how God looks at his people with favor and care, as seen in Psalm 138:6.
Definition: 1) to look, regard 1a) (Piel) to look 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) tolook 1b2) to regard, show regard to, pay attention to, consider 1b3) to look upon, regard, show regard to
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) behold, consider, look (down), regard, have respect, see. See also: Genesis 15:5; Psalms 104:32; Psalms 10:14.
אֵלָ֣י/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וְ/נָהָ֑רוּ
nâhar
H5102
"to flow"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This word means to shine or sparkle, and can also mean to flow or assemble, like a bright and cheerful gathering. It describes a positive and uplifting atmosphere.
Definition: 1) to flow, stream 1a) (Qal) to flow, stream
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: flow (together), be lightened. See also: Psalms 34:6; Jeremiah 31:12; Isaiah 2:2.
וּ֝/פְנֵי/הֶ֗ם
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
יֶחְפָּֽרוּ
châphêr
H2659
"be ashamed"
V-Qal-Juss-3mp
Châphêr means to be ashamed or blush, often used to describe feeling embarrassed or guilty. In Ezra 9:6, the people are ashamed of their sins, recognizing their wrongdoing. It involves a sense of regret.
Definition: 1) to be ashamed, be confounded, be abashed, feel abashed 1a) (Qal) to be ashamed, be abashed 1b) (Hiphil) to display shame, demonstrate shame, cause embarrassment
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be ashamed, be confounded, be brought to confusion (unto shame), come (be put to) shame, bring reproach. See also: Job 6:20; Proverbs 13:5; Psalms 34:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 34:6
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- Psalms 34:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
- Sermons on Psalms 34:6
Context — Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
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.
7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. 8Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 34:17–19 | The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. |
| 2 | Psalms 3:4 | To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah |
| 3 | Psalms 10:17 | You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear, |
| 4 | Psalms 66:16–20 | Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion! |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 22:1 | And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. |
| 6 | Psalms 40:17 | But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay. |
| 7 | Revelation 7:14–17 | “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
| 8 | Genesis 48:16 | the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” |
Psalms 34:6 Summary
Psalms 34:6 tells us that when we cry out to God in our time of need, He hears us and saves us from our troubles. This is a promise that we can trust, just like the psalmist did when he sought the LORD and was delivered from all his fears (Psalms 34:4). When we call out to God, He listens and responds, and we can be confident that He will save us from our troubles, as seen in Psalms 91:15. By trusting in God's faithfulness and love, we can experience His deliverance and goodness in our lives, and 'taste and see that the LORD is good' (Psalms 34:8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the poor man mentioned in Psalms 34:6?
The poor man in Psalms 34:6 is likely the psalmist himself, King David, who is expressing his personal experience of crying out to God in a time of need, as seen in Psalms 34:4, where he says, 'I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.'
What does it mean that the LORD heard the poor man?
When it says the LORD heard the poor man, it means that God listened to and responded to his cry for help, just as He promises in Psalms 91:15, which says, 'He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.'
How can we be sure that God will save us from our troubles like He did the poor man?
We can be sure that God will save us from our troubles because He is a faithful and loving God, as seen in Psalms 36:7, which says, 'How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.'
What is the condition for God to hear and save us?
The condition for God to hear and save us is that we must call out to Him in humility and faith, just like the poor man in Psalms 34:6, and also like the psalmist in Psalms 34:4, who sought the LORD and was delivered from all his fears.
Reflection Questions
- What are some troubles in my life that I need to cry out to God about, and how can I express my trust in His deliverance?
- In what ways can I look to God like the psalmist did in Psalms 34:5, so that I can be radiant with joy and never be ashamed?
- How can I apply the promise of Psalms 34:6 to my life, trusting that God will hear and save me from my troubles?
- What does it mean for me to 'taste and see that the LORD is good' as mentioned in Psalms 34:8, and how can I experience this in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 34:6
This poor man cried,.... Singling out some one person from among the humble, who was remarkably delivered; it is the common case of the people of God to be poor and afflicted, and in their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
i.e. David, of whom they that looked, &c., , spake these words.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
Psalms 34:6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles.Ver. 6. This poor man cried] Meaning himself, to whom it seemeth he pointed the finger, or laid his hand on his heart, when he said, This poor man, Hic vilis, et ovium pastor, saith Theodoret, this mean shepherd not long since; but rather, This miserable sinner, who whilome rashly ran such a hazard, and so unworthily deported himself in the presence of King Achish; this poor soul, I say, cried, but silently and secretly, as Moses did at the Red Sea, as Nehemiah did in the presence of the king of Persia. And the Lord] Who might better be called the poor man’ s king, than was James IV, king of Scotland. Heard him, and delivered him out of all his troubles] And the like he will do for all that, in like ease, being poor in spirit, make their humble addresses unto him. It is good to communicate unto others our experiences. See the like done, Psalms 116:6 Romans 8:2 1 Timothy 1:15.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
(6) This poor man.—Better, this sufferer—i.e., either the writer, or Israel personified.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
Verse 6. This poor man cried] זה עני zeh ani, "This afflicted man," David.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 34:6
6. This afflicted man (see note on Psalms 9:12) called, and Jehovah heard, and saved him out of all his distresses. Cp. Psalms 34:17; Psalms 31:7. Does the poet point to himself, or to one here and another there who had been instances of God’s protecting care?
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 34:6
This poor man cried - The psalmist here returns to his own particular experience.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 34:6
6. This poor man—That is, David, now standing forth unconsciously as the representative of the humble, or “poor in spirit.”
Sermons on Psalms 34:6
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Christmas Talk by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the simplicity of receiving Jesus into one's heart. He compares it to the busy Christmas season, where people are focused on material things |
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Easter Conference 1979-01 Testimony and Message by Aldy Fam Fanous | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of discovering the power and truth of God's word. Despite not having access to commentaries, he spent hours each day reading |
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Language of the Poor by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound simplicity and necessity of prayer, asserting that it is the language of the poor and a confession of spiritual poverty. He argues that th |
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Poverty of Spirit #2 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of being 'poor in spirit' as taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. He reflects on the importance of humility and recognizing our |
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Crying Unto Jesus by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches on the fervent and intense prayers of the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15:22, highlighting the importance of urgent prayer that is filled with need, |
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Prayer: The Gospel of Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, illustrating how Jesus made prayer a central part of His life and ministry. He argues that if Jesus, the Son of God |
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Psalm 34 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the unfailing care of God that demands unfailing praise, emphasizing the need for continuous gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings received. Believers |