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Psalms 34:7
7For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
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
5Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. 6In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. 8Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! 9Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.
Read all of Psalms 34Psalms 34:7 word by word
חֹנֶ֤ה מַלְאַךְ־יְהוָ֓ה סָ֘בִ֤יב לִֽירֵאָ֗יו וַֽיְחַלְּצֵֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 34:7
- Psalms 91:11For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
- 2 Kings 6:17Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.
- 2 Kings 19:35That night the angel of the Lord went out to the Assyrian camp and killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. When the surviving Assyrians woke up the next morning, they found corpses everywhere.
- Daniel 6:22My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”
- Matthew 18:10“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.
- Luke 16:22“Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the heavenly banquet. The rich man also died and was buried,
- Hebrews 1:14Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.
- Genesis 32:1As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him.
- Zechariah 9:8I will guard my Temple and protect it from invading armies. I am watching closely to ensure that no more foreign oppressors overrun my people’s land.
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
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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
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