Psalms 34:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Though righteous people face many afflictions, God delivers them from all.
The Context of Psalms 34:19
Honest acknowledgment that righteousness does not preclude suffering, but ensures divine aid.
What Does Psalms 34:19 Mean?
This verse makes a realistic concession: being righteous does not exempt one from affliction. Suffering visits the good as well as the wicked. But the key difference is deliverance—God's active intervention on behalf of the righteous.
The promise is comprehensive: 'out of them all.' No affliction is beyond God's power to resolve. Righteous living does not prevent hardship but does attract divine rescue.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 34:19
What does Psalms 34:19 mean?
Though righteous people face many afflictions, God delivers them from all.
What is the context of Psalms 34:19?
Honest acknowledgment that righteousness does not preclude suffering, but ensures divine aid.