Psalms 34:7

Psalms 34:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
• New International Version (NIV)The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.

Context of Psalms 34:7

5They looked unto him, and were enlightened, and their faces were not confounded. 6This afflicted one called, and Jehovah heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8Taste and see that Jehovah is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him! 9Fear Jehovah, ye his saints; for there is no want to them that fear him.

Psalms 34:7 word by word

חֹנֶ֤ה מַלְאַךְ־יְהוָ֓ה סָ֘בִ֤יב לִֽירֵאָ֗יו וַֽיְחַלְּצֵֽם׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 34:7

• Psalms 91:11For he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways:
• 2 Kings 6:17And Elisha prayed and said, Jehovah, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. And Jehovah opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw; and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
• 2 Kings 19:35And it came to pass that night, that an angel of Jehovah went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and eighty-five thousand. And when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead bodies.
• Daniel 6:22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me; forasmuch as before him innocence was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
• Matthew 18:10See that ye do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you that their angels in [the] heavens continually behold the face of my Father who is in [the] heavens.
• Luke 16:22And it came to pass that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the angels into the bosom of Abraham. And the rich man also died and was buried.
• Hebrews 1:14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out for service on account of those who shall inherit salvation?
• Genesis 32:1And Jacob went on his way; and the angels of God met him.
• Zechariah 9:8And I will encamp about my house because of the army, because of those that pass by and that return; and the exactor shall not pass through them any more: for now have I seen [it] with mine eyes.

Commentaries on Psalms 34:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7The angel of the Lord encampeth round - I should rather consider this angel in the light of a watchman going round his circuit, and having for the objects of his especial care such as fear the Lord.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7The angel of the Lord - The angel whom the Lord sends, or who comes, at his command, for the purpose of protecting the people of God. This does not refer to any particular angel as one who was specifically called “the angel of the Lord,” but it, may refer to any one of the angels whom the Lord may commission for this purpose; and the phrase is equivalent to saying that “angels” encompass and protect the friends of God. The word “angel” properly means a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7The angel of the LORD showed God's presence during the journey through the wilderness. He protected Israel from Egypt's forces (Exodus 14:19–20), and he will guard all those who are godly (Psalm 91:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-75-7. God's favor to the pious generally, and to himself specially, is celebrated. looked--with desire for help. lightened--or, "brightened," expressing joy, opposed to the downcast features of those who are ashamed or disappointed (Psa 25:2, 3).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 34:7

• Angel (Holy Trinity)
• Angel (a Spirit)
• Armies
• Faith
• Fear of God

In the dictionaries

• Angel of the Lord
• Abimelech
• Achish
• Affliction
• Angel
• Dumb
• Fear
• Lack
• Lighten
• Nigh

Commentaries on Psalms 34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings