Psalms 34:4
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.
What this verse means
David prayed honestly about his fear, and God answered with freedom from it.
A short prayer
Lord, I bring You my fears by name. Answer me as You answered David.
Read in context — Psalms 34
2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
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.
6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Related verses
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”Luke 12:32
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”Nahum 1:7