Psalms 34:17

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 34

“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”Psalms 34:17

What Does Psalms 34:17 Mean?

Psalms 34:17 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor, and Salvation.

Cross-References (15)

These passages are connected to Psalms 34:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 34:19“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”1 John 5:14“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”Psalms 145:18“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”Isaiah 65:24“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”Psalms 34:6“This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.”Psalms 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.”Psalms 34:15“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”Psalms 145:19“He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.”Acts 12:5“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”2 Chronicles 32:24“In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign.”2 Chronicles 32:20“And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.”Exodus 14:10“And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.”Acts 7:10“And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”2 Samuel 4:9“And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,”1 Samuel 26:24“And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.”

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