Psalms 34:4 net — I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

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"I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."

— Psalms 34:4, NET Bible

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KJV
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
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ASV
“I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. ”
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WEB
“I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
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DRB
“Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded that devise evil against me.”
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BBE
“I was searching for the Lord, and he gave ear to my voice, and made me free from all my fears.”
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KJVA
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.

I will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice!

Magnify the LORD with me! Let’s praise his name together!

I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Look to him and be radiant; do not let your faces be ashamed.

This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

The LORD’s angel camps around the LORD’s loyal followers and delivers them.

Psalms 34:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:4 say?

Psalms 34:4 in the NET Bible reads: “I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

Where is Psalms 34:4 in the Bible?

Psalms 34:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 4.

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 34:4.

What translation should I read Psalms 34:4 in?

Psalms 34:4 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 34:4?

Psalms 34:4 reads (NET): “I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” 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 34:4 net — I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

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