Psalms 34:15 net — The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

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"The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help."

— Psalms 34:15, NET Bible

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KJV
“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”
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ASV
“The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh's eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.”
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DRB
“But they rejoiced against me, and came together: scourges were gathered together upon me, and I knew not.”
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BBE
“The eyes of the Lord are on the upright, and his ears are open to their cry.”
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KJVA
“The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.

The godly cry out and the LORD hears; he saves them from all their troubles.

The LORD is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Psalms 34:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:15 say?

Psalms 34:15 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.”

Where is Psalms 34:15 in the Bible?

Psalms 34:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 15.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 34:15.

What translation should I read Psalms 34:15 in?

Psalms 34:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 34:15?

Psalms 34:15 reads (NET): “The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 34:15 net — The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

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