Psalms 34:22
What does Psalms 34:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 34:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 34:22 means
This verse offers the final, glorious affirmation of God’s redemptive power and protective care for His people. "Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants" emphasizes His act of buying them back, delivering them from sin, death, and all forms of oppression, whether spiritual or physical. The ultimate promise is that "none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned." This provides ultimate assurance for believers, guaranteeing that those who trust in God will escape final judgment and condemnation, finding eternal safety and acceptance in Him. It's a powerful declaration of salvation and security.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; And none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; And none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord will be the saviour of the souls of his servants, and no one who has faith in him will be put to shame.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah redeemeth the soul of His servants, And none trusting in Him are desolate!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou hast seen, O Lord, be not thou silent: O Lord, depart not from me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; and none of them that trust in him shall bear guilt.
Context
This verse provides a concluding summary and powerful promise for the righteous, contrasting their ultimate destiny with that of the wicked described in verse 21. It serves as a final, comprehensive assurance of God's redemption and protection for His servants, bringing the psalm to a triumphant close by affirming their deliverance from all condemnation and securing their ultimate refuge in Him.
v.21Evil shall slay the wicked; And they that hate the righteous shall be condemned.
v.22This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 71:23
My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
- Lamentations 3:58
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
- 1 Kings 1:29
And the king sware, and said, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
- Psalms 103:4
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
- Psalms 9:9
Jehovah also will be a high tower for the oppressed, A high tower in times of trouble;
- 2 Samuel 4:9
And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
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