Psalms 34:17

Psalms 34:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
• New International Version (NIV)The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.

Context of Psalms 34:17

15The Lord watches over righteous people. He hears them when they call to him for help. 16But the Lord turns against people who do evil things. He causes everybody to forget that they ever lived. The Lord hears his righteous people when they call for help. He saves them from all their troubles. 18When people are upset, the Lord is near to them. He saves those who feel very weak and upset. 19Righteous people may often have troubles, but the Lord saves them from every danger.

Psalms 34:17 word by word

צָעֲק֣וּ וַיהוָ֣ה שָׁמֵ֑עַ וּמִכָּל־צָ֝רוֹתָ֗ם הִצִּילָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• cryצָעַקtsâ‛aq · to cryH6817
• and the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• hearethשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• and deliverethנָצַלnâtsal · to rescueH5337
• them out of all their troublesצָרָהtsârâh · distressH6869

Cross-references for Psalms 34:17

• Psalms 34:6I was weak and helpless, so I called out to the Lord. The Lord heard me. He saved me from all my troubles.
• Psalms 91:15When he calls to me for help, I will answer him. When he has trouble, I will be with him. I will rescue him, and people will respect him.
• Psalms 145:18The Lord is ready to help everyone who asks him. He is near to everyone who prays honestly.
• 2 Chronicles 32:20King Hezekiah and Amoz's son, Isaiah the prophet, prayed to God in heaven. They asked him to help.
• Isaiah 65:24Before they call to me for help, I will answer them. While they are still praying, I will hear them.
• Acts 12:5So Herod kept Peter in prison. But during that time, the group of believers prayed that God would help Peter.

Commentaries on Psalms 34:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17The righteous cry - There is no word in the present Hebrew text for righteous; but all the versions preserve it. I suppose it was lost through its similitude to the word צעקו tsaaku, they cry צדיקים צעקו tsaaku tsaddikim, the righteous cry.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth - That is, one of the advantages or benefits of being righteous is the privilege of crying unto God, or of calling on his name, with the assurance that he will hear and deliver us. No one has ever yet fully appreciated the “privilege” of being permitted to call upon God; the privilege of prayer. There is no blessing conferred upon man in his present state superior to this; and no one can fully understand the force…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-22Verses 11-22 Let young persons set out in life with learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here, and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be most happy who begin the soonest to serve so good a Master. All aim to be happy. Surely this must look further than the present world; for man's life on earth consists but of few days, and those full of trouble. What man is he that would see the good of that where all bliss is perfect? Alas!…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-22This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving song of praise (Psalm 34:1–7) that celebrates the Lord for caring for and protecting godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (Psalm 34:8–14) and explains wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (Psalm 34:15–22).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-1817-18. Humble penitents are objects of God's special tender regard (Psa 51:19; Is 57:15).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 34:17

• Prayer
• Righteous

In the dictionaries

• Abimelech
• Achish
• Affliction
• Dumb
• Fear
• Lack
• Lighten
• Nigh
• Nob
• Open

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