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Psalms 34:6

What does Psalms 34:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 34:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 34:6 means

Returning to a specific example, David presents himself as "this poor man" who cried out to the Lord in his distress. The term "poor man" here implies humility, helplessness, and the absence of any other recourse, fitting David's situation when he feigned madness to escape Abimelech. God heard his desperate cry and saved him from all his troubles. This verse reinforces the truth that God responds to the humble and needy, emphasizing His willingness to intervene and His ability to deliver completely from every difficulty. It grounds the earlier generalized statement in a tangible experience.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

This poor man's cry came before the Lord, and he gave him salvation from all his troubles.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

This poor <FI>one<Fi> called, and Jehovah heard, And from all his distresses saved him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Let their way become dark and slippery; and let the angel of the Lord pursue them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

This afflicted one called, and Jehovah heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles.

Context

After generalizing the experience of seeking God in verse 5, David returns to a personal illustration, calling himself "this poor man." This verse provides another vivid example of God's direct and timely intervention, connecting the abstract principle to a concrete instance of deliverance. It prepares the reader for the subsequent theological statement about God's angelic protection, building upon the evidence of His active care.

v.5They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded.

v.6This passage

v.7The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 34:17

    The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.

  • Psalms 40:17

    But I am poor and needy; Yetthe Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; Make no tarrying, O my God.

  • Genesis 48:16

    the angel who hath redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

  • Psalms 66:16

    Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

  • Psalms 3:4

    I cry unto Jehovah with my voice, And he answereth me out of his holy hill. [Selah

  • Psalms 10:17

    Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;

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