Psalms 34:22
The Lord ransoms the life of his servants, and none will be doomed who takes refuge in him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
In Context
21Misfortune will slay the ungodly; those who hate the righteous are doomed.
Cross References
Genesis 48:16the messenger who has delivered me from all evil, bless the boys; and let them be known as descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and let them grow into a multitude on the earth.”
Psalms 31:5Into your hand I commend my spirit: you ransom me, Lord, faithful God.
Psalms 37:15but their sword will pierce their own heart, and their bows will be broken in pieces.
Psalms 84:11for the Lord is sun and shield, the Lord gives grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from the life that is blameless.
Psalms 130:8And he redeems Israel from all his iniquities.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:12-22
An Exhortation to Fear God; The Privileges of the Righteous. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord . 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of… Read the whole commentary →