Psalms 34:4
I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Interpretation
Psalms 34:4 shows a delivered fears that takes shape in conflict and celebration—listen for "sought" and "yahweh". Keep delivered fears by steady, quiet faithfulness—keep zeal yoked to love.
Context
This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, highlighting delivered fears. Within ch. 34, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “sought” and “yahweh”.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.