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Psalms 34:7
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The angel of the Lord encampsaround those who fear him, and rescues them.
The angel of the LORD encamps round about those who fear him, And delivers them.
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear God, and he saves them.
The Lord 's angel camps around the Lord 's loyal followers and delivers them.
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.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.
The angel of Yahweh encamps round about those who fear him, And delivers them.
The Angel of the Lorde pitcheth round about them, that feare him, and deliuereth them.
The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear Him,And rescues them.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
This poor man cried; Adonai heard and saved him from all his troubles.
The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
The Lord 's angel builds a camp around his followers, and he protects them.
The host of angels of the LORD encamps round about them that worship him, and delivers them.
His angel guards those who honor the Lord and rescues them from danger.
The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear him, and he rescues them.
The Angel of Jehovah camps around those who fear Him, and He sets them free.
The angell of the LORDE pitcheth his tente rounde aboute them that feare him, and delyuereth them.
The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.
The angel of the Lord is ever watching over those who have fear of him, to keep them safe.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard, and saved him out of all his troubles.
The Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that feare him, and deliuereth them.
The angell of God campeth rounde about them that feare hym: and deliuereth them.
The angel of the Lord will encamp round about them that fear him, and will deliver them.
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
The aungel of the Lord sendith in the cumpas of men dredynge hym; and he schal delyuere hem.
The angel of Yahweh encamps round about those that fear him, And delivers them.
The angel of the LORD encampeth around them that fear him, and delivereth them.
The angel [fn] of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him,And delivers them.
For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
The angel of the Lord stays close around those who fear Him, and He takes them out of trouble.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
The messenger of Yahweh encampeth around them who revere him, Thus hath he delivered them.
(33-8) The angel of the Lord shall encamp round about them that fear him: and shall deliver them.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
A messenger of Jehovah is encamping, Round about those who fear Him, And He armeth them.
God 's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.
Contextual Overview
(Written by David when he pretended to be crazy in front of Abimelech, so that Abimelech would send him away, and David could leave.)
I will always praise the Lord . 2 With all my heart, I will praise the Lord . Let all who are helpless, listen and be glad. 3 Honor the Lord with me! Celebrate his great name. 4 I asked the Lord for help, and he saved me from all my fears. 5 Keep your eyes on the Lord ! You will shine like the sun and never blush with shame. 6 I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the Lord saved me from all my troubles. 7 If you honor the Lord , his angel will protect you. 8 Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad. 9 Honor the Lord ! You are his special people. No one who honors the Lord will ever be in need. 10 Young lions may go hungry or even starve, but if you trust the Lord , you will never miss out on anything good.Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
The angel: Psalms 91:11, 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Kings 19:35, Daniel 6:22, Matthew 18:10, Luke 16:22, Hebrews 1:14
encampeth: Genesis 32:1, Genesis 32:2, Zechariah 9:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:7 - angel Genesis 48:16 - Angel 2 Samuel 4:9 - who hath 1 Kings 19:5 - an angel 2 Chronicles 18:31 - the Lord Job 1:10 - an hedge Psalms 125:2 - the Lord Proverbs 14:26 - fear Daniel 3:25 - the Son of God Daniel 3:28 - hath sent Matthew 4:6 - lest Acts 5:19 - General Acts 12:7 - the angel Acts 12:11 - that the
Cross-References
Abimelech then called in Abraham and said: Look what you've done to us! What have I ever done to you? Why did you make me and my nation guilty of such a terrible sin?
Meanwhile, Jacob heard what had happened. But his sons were out in the fields with the cattle, so he did not do anything at the time.
Hamor arrived at Jacob's home
Ask anything, no matter how expensive. I'll do anything, just let me marry Dinah."
Jacob's sons wanted to get even with Shechem and his father because of what had happened to their sister.
We have to do only one thing before they will agree to stay here and become one nation with us. Our men will have to be circumcised like their men.
Three days later the men who had been circumcised were still weak from pain. So Simeon and Levi, two of Dinah's brothers, attacked with their swords and killed every man in town,
to say to the community of Israel: Offer a sacrifice to ask forgiveness when you sin by accidentally doing something I have told you not to do.
The Lord said: When the nation of Israel disobeys me without meaning to, the whole nation is still guilty.
The Lord said: When any of you ordinary people disobey me without meaning to, you are still guilty.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him,.... By whom may be meant, either the uncreated Angel, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Angel of God's presence, and of the covenant, the Captain of salvation, the Leader and Commander of the people; and whose salvation is as walls and bulwarks about them; or as an army surrounding them: or a created angel may be intended, even a single one, which is sufficient to guard a multitude of saints, since one could destroy at once such a vast number of enemies, as in 2 Kings 19:35; or one may be put for more, since they are an innumerable company that are on the side of the Lord's people, and to whom they are joined; and these may be said to encamp about them, because they are an host or army; see Genesis 32:1; and are the guardians of the saints, that stand up for them and protect them, as well as minister to them;
and delivereth them; out of the hands of all their enemies. David had a guard, an army of these about him, in the court of Achish, who preserved him from being seized, and receiving any harm there; and who brought him from thence in safety: there is no doubt but he here speaks his own experience.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The angel of the Lord - The angel whom the Lord sends, or who comes, at his command, for the purpose of protecting the people of God. This does not refer to any particular angel as one who was specifically called “the angel of the Lord,” but it, may refer to any one of the angels whom the Lord may commission for this purpose; and the phrase is equivalent to saying that “angels” encompass and protect the friends of God. The word “angel” properly means a “messenger,” and then is applied to those holy beings around the throne of God who are sent forth as his “messengers” to mankind; who are appointed to communicate his will, to execute his commands; or to protect his people. Compare Matthew 24:31, note; Job 4:18, note; Hebrews 1:6, note; John 5:4, note. Since the word has a general signification, and would denote in itself merely a messenger, the qualification is added here that it is an “angel of the Lord” that is referred to, and that becomes a protector of the people of God.
Encampeth - literally, “pitches his tent.” Genesis 26:17; Exodus 13:20; Exodus 17:1. Then the word comes to mean “to defend;” to “protect:” Zechariah 9:8. The idea here is, that the angel of the Lord protects the people of God as an army defends a country, or as such an army would be a protection. He “pitches his tent” near the people of God, and is there to guard them from danger.
About them that fear him - His true friends, friendship for God being often denoted by the word fear or reverence. See the notes at Job 1:1.
And delivereth them - Rescues them from danger. The psalmist evidently has his own case in view, and the general remark here is founded on his own experience. He attributes his safety from danger at the time to which he is referring, not to his own art or skill; not to the valor of his own arm, or to the prowess of his followers, but, to the goodness of God in sending an angel, or a company of angels, to rescue him; and hence, he infers that what was true of himself would be true of others, and that the general statement might be made which is presented in this verse. The doctrine is one that is frequently affirmed in the Scriptures. Nothing is more clearly or constantly asserted than that the angels are employed in defending the people of God; in leading and guiding them; in comforting them under trial, and sustaining them in death; as it is also affirmed, on the other hand, that wicked angels are constantly employed in leading men to ruin. Compare Daniel 6:22, note; Hebrews 1:14, note. See also Genesis 32:1-2; 2 Kings 6:17; Psalms 91:11; Luke 16:22; Luke 22:43; John 20:12. It may be added that no one can prove that what is here stated by the psalmist may not be literally true at the present time; and to believe that we are under the protection of angels may be as philosophical as it is pious. The most lonely, the most humble, the most obscure, and the poorest child of God, may have near him and around him a retinue and a defense which kings never have when their armies pitch their tents around their palaces, and when a thousand swords would at once be drawn to defend them.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 34:7. The angel of the Lord encampeth round — I should rather consider this angel in the light of a watchman going round his circuit, and having for the objects of his especial care such as fear the Lord.
