the Fourth Week of Advent
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
Amplified Bible
Psalms 34:22
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- AmericanEncyclopedias:
- TheParallel Translations
But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be condemned.
Yahweh redeems the soul of his slaves; And none of those that take refuge in him shall be condemned.
But the Lord saves his servants' lives; no one who trusts him will be judged guilty.
The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Yahweh redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
The Lord schal ayenbie the soulis of hise seruauntis; and alle, that hopen in him, schulen not trespasse.
The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
The Lord saves the lives of his servants. Run to him for protection, and you won't be punished.
Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; And none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The Lord will be the saviour of the souls of his servants, and no one who has faith in him will be put to shame.
Evil will kill the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. But Adonai redeems his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; and none of them that trust in him shall bear guilt.
The Lord saves his servants. All who go to him for protection will escape punishment.
Evil shall kill the wicked; and they that hate the righteous shall be held guilty. The LORD redeemeth the soul of His servants; and none of them that take refuge in Him shall be desolate.
The Lord redeemech the soule of his seruants: and none of them that trust in him, shalbe desolate.
The Lord saves the soul of those who work for Him. None of those who trust in Him will be held guilty.
The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
The Lord redeemeth the soules of his seruants: and none, that trust in him, shall perish.
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants, and none of them that trust in him shall be condemned.
The Lord will save his people; those who go to him for protection will be spared.
Yahweh ransometh the soul of his servants, And none shall be held guilty, who seek refuge in him.
(33-23) The Lord will redeem the souls of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall offend.
The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
God redeemeth the soules of his seruauntes: and al they that put their trust in him, shall not be brought to naught.
The Lord will redeem the souls of his servants: and none of those that hope in him shall go wrong.
The Lord redeems the life of his servants,and all who take refuge in him will not be punished.
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
Yahweh redeems the life of his servants, and none who take refuge in him will incur guilt.
Jehovah is redeeming the soul of His servants; and none of those who trust in Him shall be guilty.
Jehovah redeemeth the soul of His servants, And none trusting in Him are desolate!
The LORDE delyuereth the soules of his seruautes, and all they that put their trust in him, shal not offende.
God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out.
The LORD redeems the souls of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will suffer for their guilt.
The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.
The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
Yahweh redeems the soul of His slaves,And all those who take refuge in Him will not be condemned.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
redeemeth: Psalms 31:5, Psalms 71:23, Psalms 103:4, Psalms 130:8, Genesis 48:16, 2 Samuel 4:9, 1 Kings 1:29, Lamentations 3:58, 1 Peter 1:18, 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 5:9
none: Psalms 9:9, Psalms 9:10, Psalms 84:11, Psalms 84:12, John 10:27-29, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Peter 1:5
Reciprocal: Ezra 8:22 - The hand Psalms 20:8 - They Psalms 121:7 - he shall Psalms 125:1 - that trust Isaiah 49:23 - for they Jeremiah 39:18 - because Daniel 3:28 - that trusted Acts 12:11 - and hath
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants,.... Who are made so by his grace in the day of his power, and are willing to serve him, and to serve him with their minds, readily and cheerfully; and the soul of these, which is the more noble part of them, and is of more worth than a world, the redemption of which is precious, and requires a great price, the Lord redeems; not that their bodies are neglected, and not redeemed; but this is mentioned as the principal part, and for the whole; and this redemption is by the Lord, who only is able to effect it, and which he has obtained through his precious blood; and here it seems to denote the application of it in its effects; that is, the forgiveness of sin, justification, and sanctification, since it respects something that is continually doing;
and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate; or "be guilty" o, or "condemned", or "damned"; because they are justified from all the sins they have been guilty of, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus; and having believed in him, they shall not be damned, according to Mark 16:16; and they shall be far from being desolate, and alone, and miserable; they shall stand at Christ's right hand, be received into his kingdom and glory, and be for ever with him.
o לא יאשמו "non rei fiunt", Cocceius; "non punientur", Gejerus; "shall not be condemned as guilty", Ainsworth.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants - The literal meaning of this is, that the Lord rescues the lives of his servants, or that he saves them from death. The word “redeem” in its primary sense means to let go or loose; to “buy” loose, or to ransom; and hence, to redeem with a price, or to rescue in any way. Here the idea is not that of delivering or rescuing by a “price,” or by an offering, but of rescuing from danger and death by the interposition of the power and providence of God. The word “soul” here is used to denote the entire man, and the idea is, that God will “rescue” or “save” those who serve and obey him. They will be kept from destruction. They will not be held and regarded as guilty, and will not be treated as if they were wicked. As the word “redeem” is used by David here it means God will save His people; without specifying the “means” by which it will be done. As the word “redeem” is used by Christians now, employing the ideas of the New Testament on the subject, it means that God will redeem His people by that great sacrifice which was made for them on the cross.
And none of them that trust in him shall be desolate - Shall be held and treated as “guilty.” See Psalms 34:21, where the same word occurs in the original. They shall not be held to be guilty; they shall not be punished. This is designed to be in contrast with the statement respecting the wicked in Psalms 34:21. The psalm, therefore, closes appropriately with the idea that they who trust the Lord will be ultimately safe; that God will make a distinction between them and the wicked; that they will be ultimately rescued from death, and be regarded and treated forever as the friends of God.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 34:22. The Lord redeemeth — Both the life and soul of God's followers are ever in danger but God is continually redeeming both.
Shall be desolate. — Literally, shall be guilty. They shall be preserved from sin, and neither forfeit life nor soul. This verse probably should come in after the fifth. See the introduction to this Psalm.
ANALYSIS OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH PSALM
This Psalm is composed with great art, and this must be attended to by those who would analyze it. The scope of it is to praise God, and to instruct in his fear. Its parts are, in general, the following: -
I. He praises God himself, and calls upon others to follow his example, Psalms 34:1-8.
II. He assumes the office of a teacher, and instructs both young and old in the fear of the Lord, Psalms 34:9-22.
1. He praises God, and expresses himself thus: - 1. I will bless the Lord. 2. His praise shall be in my mouth. 3. It shall be in my mouth continually. 4. It shall be expressed by a tongue affected by the heart: "My soul shall make her boast in the Lord." 5. And so long would he continue it till others should be moved to do the like: "The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad."
2. Upon which he calls upon others to join with him: "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together." And to encourage them he proposes his own example: "I sought the Lord," c. Should it be said this was a singular mercy shown to David which others are not to expect, he in effect replies, No, a mercy it is, but it belongs to all that seek God: "They looked unto him," c. But should not this satisfy, and should they rejoin, This poor man (David) cried, and the Lord heard him, but David was in the Divine favour he may be supposed to reply by this general maxim: "The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him" and be they who they may, if they fear God, this is their privilege.
II. Now he assumes the chair of the teacher; and the lessons are two: -
1. That they make a trial of God's goodness: "O taste and see that the Lord is good."
2. That they become his servants: "O fear ye the Lord, for there is no want," c.
And this he illustrates by a comparison: "The young lions (or, the rich and the powerful) may lack and suffer hunger," but they that seek the Lord shall not.
These promises and blessings belong only to them that fear the Lord and lest some should imagine they had this fear, and were entitled to the promise, he shows them what this fear is.
Ale calls an assembly, and thus addresses them: "Come, ye children, and hearken unto me and I will teach you the fear of the Lord." That fear of the Lord which, if a man be desirous of life, and to see many days, shall satisfy him and if he be ambitious to see good, the peace of a quiet soul and a good conscience shall lodge with him.
1. Let him be sure to take care of his tongue: "keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips that they speak no guile."
2. Let him act according to justice: "Depart from evil."
3. Let him be charitable, ready to do good works: "Do good."
4. Let him be peaceable; "Seek peace, and pursue it."
These are the characteristics of those who fear the Lord, and seek him; and they shall want no manner of thing that is good.
It may be objected: The righteous are exposed to afflictions, c., and ungodly men have power and prosperity to which it may be answered: Afflictions do not make the godly miserable, nor does prosperity make the wicked happy. 1. As to the righteous, they are always objects of God's merciful regards: "For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers." But, 2. "The face of the Lord is against those who do evil," c.
These points he illustrates: -
1. The righteous cries, and the Lord heareth him, and delivereth him out of all his troubles either, 1. By taking them from him or, 2. By taking him from them.
2. "The Lord is nigh to them that are of a broken heart," c. Thus he comforts, confirms and strengthens.
3. Although the afflictions of the righteous are many, yet the Lord delivers him out of them all makes him patient, constant, cheerful in all, superior to all.
4. "He keeps all his bones." He permits him to suffer no essential hurt.
But as to the ungodly, it is not so with them; the very root of their perdition is their malice which they show, 1. To God; 2. To good men.
1. "Evil shall slay the wicked."
2. "And they that hate the righteous shall be desolate."
And then David concludes the Psalm with this excellent sentiment; Though God may suffer his servants to come into trouble, yet he delivers them from it. For it belongs to redemption to free one from misery; for no man can be redeemed who is under no hardship. This shall be done, says David. The "Lord redeemeth the souls of his servants, and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate." The Lord redeems from trouble and affliction, as well as from sin. He knows how to deliver the godly from temptation; and he knows how to preserve them in it. But it is his servants that he redeems, not his enemies. The servant may confidently look to his master for support.
