Psalms 34:4-6 - Compare All Versions

Psalms 34:4-6 NIV (New International Version)

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 NLT (New Living Translation)

I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

I sought the LORD, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears.  Those who look to him are   radiant with joy;  their faces will never be ashamed.  This poor man cried, and the  LORD heard him and saved him from all his troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 KJV (King James Version)

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. 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.

Psalms 34:4-6 NKJV (New King James Version)

I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 MSG (The Message)

GOD met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. When I was desperate, I called out, and GOD got me out of a tight spot.

Psalms 34:4-6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

¶I sought the LORD and He answered me, And rescued me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces will never be ashamed. This wretched man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

¶I sought the LORD [on the authority of His word], and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. [Ps 73:25; Matt 7:7] They looked to Him and were radiant; Their faces will never blush in shame or confusion. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him And saved him from all his troubles.

Psalms 34:4-6 NET (New English Translation)

I sought the LORD’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed. This oppressed man cried out and the LORD heard; he saved him from all his troubles.