Psalm 34:17
New International Version
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

New Living Translation
The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.

English Standard Version
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Berean Standard Bible
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

King James Bible
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

New King James Version
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.

New American Standard Bible
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears And rescues them from all their troubles.

NASB 1995
The righteous cry, and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.

NASB 1977
The righteous cry and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.

Legacy Standard Bible
The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.

Amplified Bible
When the righteous cry [for help], the LORD hears And rescues them from all their distress and troubles.

Christian Standard Bible
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them from all their troubles.

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

Contemporary English Version
When his people pray for help, he listens and rescues them from their troubles.

English Revised Version
The righteous cried, and the LORD heard, and delivered them out of all their troubles.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Righteous people] cry out. The LORD hears and rescues them from all their troubles.

Good News Translation
The righteous call to the LORD, and he listens; he rescues them from all their troubles.

International Standard Version
The LORD hears those who cry out, and he delivers them from all their distress.

Majority Standard Bible
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

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

New Heart English Bible
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Webster's Bible Translation
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

World English Bible
The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They cried, and YHWH heard, "" And delivered them from all their distresses.

Young's Literal Translation
They cried, and Jehovah heard, And from all their distresses delivered them.

Smith's Literal Translation
They cried and Jehovah heard, and he delivered them from all their straits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The just cried, and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The just cried out, and the Lord heard them, and he freed them from all their tribulations.

New American Bible
The righteous cry out, the LORD hears and he rescues them from all their afflictions.

New Revised Standard Version
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The righteous cried, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteous ones cried out and LORD JEHOVAH heard them and delivered them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They cried, and the LORD heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and delivered them out of all their afflictions.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Taste and See that the LORD is Good
16But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. 17The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. 18The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.…

Cross References
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Romans 8:26-27
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 107:6
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.


Treasury of Scripture

The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

The righteous.

cry

Psalm 34:6,15,19
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles…

Psalm 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Psalm 145:18-20
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth…

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Psalm 34
1. David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience
8. They are blessed who trust in God
11. He exhorts to the fear of God
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The righteous cry out
The phrase "The righteous cry out" emphasizes the active role of the faithful in seeking divine intervention. The Hebrew root for "cry out" is "צָעַק" (tsa'aq), which conveys a sense of urgency and desperation. This is not a passive hope but an earnest plea, reflecting the deep trust and dependence of the righteous on God. Historically, this cry is seen throughout the Old Testament, where figures like David, the psalmist himself, often cried out to God in times of distress. It underscores the relationship between God and His people, where the righteous are encouraged to bring their troubles before the Lord.

and the LORD hears
The assurance that "the LORD hears" is a profound comfort to believers. The Hebrew word for "hears" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but also understanding and responding. This reflects God's omnipresence and His intimate involvement in the lives of His people. In the historical context of Israel, this assurance was vital, as it reinforced the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people. It is a reminder that God is not distant or indifferent but is actively listening and ready to respond to the cries of His faithful.

He delivers them
The phrase "He delivers them" speaks to God's power and willingness to rescue His people. The Hebrew root "נָצַל" (natsal) means to snatch away, rescue, or save. This deliverance is not just a future hope but a present reality for those who trust in God. Throughout biblical history, God has been portrayed as a deliverer, from the Exodus to the return from exile. This deliverance is both physical and spiritual, offering hope and salvation to the righteous in their times of need.

from all their troubles
The concluding phrase "from all their troubles" encompasses the totality of God's deliverance. The Hebrew word for "troubles" is "צָרָה" (tsarah), which can mean distress, affliction, or adversity. This indicates that there is no trouble too great for God to handle. Historically, the people of Israel faced numerous adversities, yet God's promise of deliverance remained steadfast. For the believer, this is a reassurance that no matter the magnitude or nature of their troubles, God is capable and willing to provide relief and peace. This comprehensive deliverance is a testament to God's sovereignty and His unwavering commitment to His people.

Verse 17. - The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth; literally, they cry, and the Lord heareth. "Cry," which by the ordinary rules of grammar should have for its subject the "evil-doers" of the preceding verse, must, it is obvious from the context, refer to the "righteous" of ver. 15, who are the predominant subject of the entire passage(vers. 15-22). And delivereth them out of all their troubles (comp. ver. 19 and Psalm 54:7).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The righteous cry out,
צָעֲק֣וּ (ṣā·‘ă·qū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim

and the LORD
וַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

hears;
שָׁמֵ֑עַ (šā·mê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

He delivers them
הִצִּילָֽם׃ (hiṣ·ṣî·lām)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from all
וּמִכָּל־ (ū·mik·kāl-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their troubles.
צָ֝רוֹתָ֗ם (ṣā·rō·w·ṯām)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival


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