Psalm 34:7
New International Version
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

New Living Translation
For the angel of the LORD is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.

English Standard Version
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

Berean Standard Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

King James Bible
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

New King James Version
The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.

New American Standard Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.

NASB 1995
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.

NASB 1977
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.

Legacy Standard Bible
The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.

Amplified Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience], And He rescues [each of] them.

Christian Standard Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and rescues them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.

American Standard Version
The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.

Contemporary English Version
If you honor the LORD, his angel will protect you.

English Revised Version
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Messenger of the LORD camps around those who fear him, and he rescues them.

Good News Translation
His angel guards those who honor the LORD and rescues them from danger.

International Standard Version
The angel of the LORD surrounds those who fear him, and he delivers them.

Majority Standard Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

NET Bible
The LORD's angel camps around the LORD's loyal followers and delivers them.

New Heart English Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

Webster's Bible Translation
The angel of the LORD encampeth around them that fear him, and delivereth them.

World English Bible
Yahweh’s angel encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A messenger of YHWH is encamping, "" Around those who fear Him, "" And He arms them.

Young's Literal Translation
A messenger of Jehovah is encamping, Round about those who fear Him, And He armeth them.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, the messenger of Jehovah surrounding to those fearing him, and he will deliver them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The angel of the Lord shall encamp round about them that fear him: and shall deliver them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Angel of the Lord will encamp around those who fear him, and he will rescue them.

New American Bible
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he saves them.

New Revised Standard Version
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The host of angels of the LORD encamps round about them that worship him, and delivers them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The army of the Angels of LORD JEHOVAH surrounds his worshipers and delivers them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, And delivereth them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The angel of the Lord will encamp round about them that fear him, and will deliver them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Taste and See that the LORD is Good
6This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. 7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. 8Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!…

Cross References
Exodus 23:20
Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.

Daniel 6:22
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

2 Kings 6:16-17
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Genesis 32:1-2
Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. / When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Acts 12:7-11
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...

2 Chronicles 32:21
and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.

Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Zechariah 9:8
But I will camp around My house because of an army, because of those who march to and fro, and never again will an oppressor overrun My people, for now I keep watch with My own eyes.

Luke 22:43
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Acts 5:19
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,

Acts 27:23-24
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Psalm 91:11-12
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

1 Kings 19:5-7
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”


Treasury of Scripture

The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them.

The angel

Psalm 91:11
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

2 Kings 6:17
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

2 Kings 19:35
And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.

encampeth

Genesis 32:1,2
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him…

Zechariah 9:8
And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.

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The angel of the LORD
This phrase introduces a significant figure in the Old Testament, often seen as a divine messenger or a manifestation of God Himself. In Hebrew, "mal'ak YHWH" can mean both a created angelic being and a theophany, a visible manifestation of God. The "angel of the LORD" appears in various pivotal moments in Scripture, such as with Hagar in Genesis 16 and Moses in the burning bush in Exodus 3. This presence signifies divine intervention and protection, emphasizing God's active role in the lives of His people.

encamps
The Hebrew word "chanah" conveys the idea of setting up camp or dwelling. This term suggests not just a temporary visit but a sustained presence. In ancient times, encampment was a strategic military action, providing protection and readiness. The imagery here is of God’s angelic host surrounding and safeguarding His people, offering a sense of security and divine oversight.

around those who fear Him
The phrase "those who fear Him" refers to individuals who hold a deep reverence and respect for God. In Hebrew, "yare" implies awe and worship, not terror. This fear is foundational to wisdom and understanding, as seen in Proverbs 9:10. It denotes a relationship of trust and obedience, where the believer acknowledges God's sovereignty and holiness.

and delivers them
The Hebrew word "natsal" means to rescue or save. This deliverance is not just from physical danger but also from spiritual and moral peril. Throughout the Bible, God is portrayed as a deliverer, from the Exodus of Israel from Egypt to the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. This assurance of deliverance is a promise of God's faithfulness and power to save those who are His.

(7) The angel of the Lord is an expression which has given rise to much discussion. From comparison with other passages it may be (1) any commissioned agent of God, as a prophet (Haggai 1:13). (2) One of the celestial court (Genesis 22:11). (3) Any manifestation of the Divine presence, as the flame in the bush (Exodus 3:2), the winds (Psalm 35:5-6; Psalm 104:4). (4) Jehovah Himself, as in the phrase "the angel of his presence" (Isaiah 63:9). It may very well be, therefore, that the psalmist uses it here in a general sense for the Divine manifestation of protection. We thus avoid the difficulty in the image of one angel encamping round the sufferer, which other commentators try to avoid by supposing angel to mean either a troop of angels, or captain or chief of an angelic army. But for this difficulty, we should connect the psalmist's words immediately with the well-known incident in Jacob's life at Mahanaim, or with the story of Elisha and "the horses and chariots of fire" round about him. We certainly must not let go the beautiful thought that round God's elect-- . . . Verse 7. - The angel of the Lord eneampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. According to some commentators (Rosenmuller, 'Four Friends,' and others), the expression, "angel of the Lord," is here used as a collective, and means the angels generally. With this certainly agrees the statement that the angel "encampeth round about them that fear him;" and the illustration from 2 Kings 6:14-18 is thus exactly apposite. But others deny that "the angel of the Lord" has ever a collective sense, and think a single personality must necessarily* be intended, which they regard as identical with "the captain of the Lord's host," who appeared to Joshua (Joshua 5:14, 15), and "the angel of the Lord's presence" spoken of by Isaiah (Isaiah 63:9); so Kay, Hengstenberg, Bishop Horsley, Professor Alexander, and the 'Speaker's Commentary.' When pressed to say how this one angel can "encamp round" a number of persons, they reply that, of course, he has his subordinates with him - a "spangled host," that "keep watch in squadrons bright;" and that he is said to do what they do, which is no doubt quite in accordance with ordinary modes of speech. Thus, however, the two expositions become nearly identical, since, according to both, it is the angelic host which "encamps around" the faithful.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The angel
מַלְאַךְ־ (mal·’aḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

of the LORD
יְהוָ֓ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

encamps
חֹנֶ֤ה (ḥō·neh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

around
סָ֘בִ֤יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

those who fear Him,
לִֽירֵאָ֗יו (lî·rê·’āw)
Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

and he delivers them.
וַֽיְחַלְּצֵֽם׃ (way·ḥal·lə·ṣêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen


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