Read the Bible
KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE

Psalms 34:5–7

TEXT EDITION
Pure Cambridge Edition selected
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Share
Email linkOpen a new message in your email app
Read chapter
More
Report an issueTell us about a text or study problem

PASSAGE SELECTION

Build from either side

3 selected · 7 available

Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.

SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE

Cross References

15 Essential passages are open for comparison.

Reference depth

From verse 5

  1. Hebrews 12:2Rank 1 from verse 5
    Open

    2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

  2. Psalms 123:1–2Rank 2 from verse 5
    Open

    1UNTO thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

    2Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.

  3. Psalms 18:28Rank 3 from verse 5
    Open

    28For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

  4. Psalms 25:3Rank 4 from verse 5
    Open

    3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

  5. Isaiah 60:5Rank 5 from verse 5
    Open

    5Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.

From verse 6

  1. Psalms 34:17–19Rank 1 from verse 6
    Open

    17The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

    18The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

    19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

  2. Psalms 3:4Rank 2 from verse 6
    Open

    4I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

  3. Psalms 10:17Rank 3 from verse 6
    Open

    17Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

  4. Psalms 66:16–20Rank 4 from verse 6
    Open

    16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

    17I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

    18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

    19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.

    20Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

  5. Psalms 40:17Rank 5 from verse 6
    Open

    17But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

From verse 7

  1. Psalms 91:11Rank 1 from verse 7
    Open

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

  2. Daniel 6:22Rank 2 from verse 7
    Open

    22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

  3. Hebrews 1:14Rank 3 from verse 7
    Open

    14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

  4. 2 Kings 19:35Rank 4 from verse 7
    Open

    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.

  5. 2 Kings 6:17Rank 5 from verse 7
    Open

    17And 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.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

Definitions

Open a word for its full definition and concordance.

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 34:5

COMBINED MEANING

looked

↗

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lightened

↗

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of lighten, meaning to make light or give light; to illuminate, enlighten, flash, or relieve a burden.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ashamed

↗

1. Brought to shame, dishonour, confusion, or disappointed expectation. 2. Feeling or showing shame or embarrassment because of conduct, condition, or exposure. 3. Unwilling or reluctant to own, acknowledge, associate with, or do something because of shame.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 34:6

COMBINED MEANING

man

↗

1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cried

↗

1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heard

↗

Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

saved

↗

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of save, meaning to rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

out

↗

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 34:7

COMBINED MEANING

angel

↗

Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

about

↗

1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fear

↗

1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

FOLLOW THE THEME

Related Concepts

Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in scripture.

READ BEFORE AND AFTER

Surrounding Verses

Nearby Scripture remains separate from the selected passage until you add it.

4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

Selected passage

6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Selected passage

7The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Selected passage

8O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

LOCAL PASTOR DIRECTORY

Find a Pastor Near You

Enter a U.S. ZIP code to find nearby pastors committed to holding fast the faithful word.

Your ZIP is processed in this browser from local data. It is not sent to a ZIP lookup service or to a church. ZIP coordinates from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.