Psalms 34:17

Psalms 34:17 Meaning and Explanation

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

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God hears the righteous and rescues them from all troubles.

The Context of Psalms 34:17

Reiteration of the central promise that God responds to the righteous.

What Does Psalms 34:17 Mean?

This verse echoes verse 6 (the poor man's cry) but expands it to the righteous generally. The pattern is consistent: righteous + cry = God's hearing + deliverance. This is a foundational promise.

The completeness of the deliverance ('out of all their troubles') shows God's thorough rescue, not partial or incomplete aid.

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What does Psalms 34:17 mean?

God hears the righteous and rescues them from all troubles.

What is the context of Psalms 34:17?

Reiteration of the central promise that God responds to the righteous.

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