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his ears are open to their cries for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> upon the righteous, and his ears <i>are open</i> unto their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD <i>are</i> on the righteous, And His ears <i>are open</i> to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, And His ears are toward their cry for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, And His ears are <i>open</i> to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The eyes of Yahweh are toward the righteous And His ears are <i>open</i> to their cry for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous [those with moral courage and spiritual integrity] And His ears are open to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you obey the LORD, he will watch over you and answer your prayers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD's eyes are on righteous people. His ears hear their cry for help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD watches over the righteous and listens to their cries; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD looks on the righteous, and he listens to their cries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of YHWH [are] to the righteous, "" And His ears to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The eyes of Jehovah are unto the righteous, And His ears unto their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The eyes of Jehovah upon the just, and his ears to their cries.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the Lord are upon the just: and his ears unto their prayers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 33:16>The eyes of the Lord are on the just, and his ears are with their prayers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are directed toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to hear them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The eyes of LORD JEHOVAH are upon the righteous ones, and his ears to hear them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, And His ears are open unto their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears <i>are open</i> to their prayer:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/34-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3723" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Taste and See that the LORD is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nê (N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">The eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">are on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">the righteous,</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: wə·’ā·zə·nāw (Conj-w:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">and His ears</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">are inclined</a> <a href="/hebrew/7775.htm" title="7775: šaw·‘ā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A cry for help. Feminine of sheva'; a hallooing.">to their cry.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/36-7.htm">Job 36:7</a></span><br />He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-19.htm">Jeremiah 32:19</a></span><br />the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Matthew 10:30-31</a></span><br />And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a></span><br />Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Proverbs 5:21</a></span><br />For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a></span><br />Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></span><br />The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Psalm 121:3-4</a></span><br />He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. / Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-1.htm">Isaiah 59:1</a></span><br />Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.</p><p class="hdg">The</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a></b></br> Behold, the eye of the LORD <i>is</i> upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-7.htm">Job 36:7</a></b></br> He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings <i>are they</i> on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></b></br> For the eyes of the Lord <i>are</i> over the righteous, and his ears <i>are open</i> unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord <i>is</i> against them that do evil.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-6.htm">Psalm 34:6,17</a></b></br> This poor man cried, and the LORD heard <i>him</i>, and saved him out of all his troubles… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Psalm 130:2</a></b></br> Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-40.htm">2 Chronicles 6:40</a></b></br> Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thine eyes be open, and <i>let</i> thine ears <i>be</i> attent unto the prayer <i>that is made</i> in this place.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Attentive</a> <a href="/psalms/34-6.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/27-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/34-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/22-13.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/33-4.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/130-2.htm">Attentive</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">David praises God, and exhorts others thereto by his experience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">They are blessed who trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">He exhorts to the fear of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">The privileges of the righteous</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "the righteous" refers to individuals who seek to live in obedience to God's commandments and maintain a relationship with Him. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a>, which states, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good." The imagery of God's eyes suggests His omniscience and personal involvement in the lives of His people. Historically, the idea of divine watchfulness was comforting to the Israelites, who often faced external threats and needed assurance of God's protection. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who knows and cares for His sheep (<a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14</a>).<p><b>and His ears are inclined to their cry</b><br>This part of the verse highlights God's responsiveness to the prayers and pleas of the righteous. The imagery of God's ears being inclined suggests a posture of attentiveness and readiness to listen. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, crying out to God was a common practice in times of distress, as seen in the Psalms and other Old Testament narratives. This assurance of God's listening ear is paralleled in <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a>, which reiterates that "the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer." Theologically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He promises to hear and respond to their needs. This phrase also points to the intercessory role of Jesus Christ, who, as our High Priest, mediates on behalf of believers, ensuring that their prayers are heard by the Father (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34</a>, who wrote this psalm after pretending to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left. This context is crucial as it reflects David's reliance on God during times of distress.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with His people. In this verse, His attentiveness to the righteous is highlighted.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who are in right standing with God, living according to His commandments and seeking His will.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cry_of_the_righteous.htm">The Cry of the Righteous</a></b><br>Represents the prayers and supplications of those who are faithful to God, seeking His intervention and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>The Philistine king before whom David feigned madness, leading to his escape. This event underscores the theme of divine deliverance and protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_attentiveness.htm">God's Attentiveness</a></b><br>God is not distant or indifferent; He is actively watching over those who are righteous. This should encourage believers to live in a way that aligns with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>The Lord's ears are inclined to the cries of the righteous, underscoring the importance of prayer as a means of communication with God. Believers should be diligent in prayer, trusting that God hears and responds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_living.htm">Righteous Living</a></b><br>The promise of God's attention is directed towards the righteous. This calls for a life of integrity, obedience, and faithfulness to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_and_deliverance.htm">Divine Protection and Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as David experienced God's deliverance, believers can trust in God's protection and intervention in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>In moments of distress, believers can find comfort in knowing that God is aware of their situation and is attentive to their cries for help.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'lord's_eyes_on_righteous'.htm">What does "the Lord's eyes on the righteous" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_all_for_the_lord.htm">What does 'the Lord's eyes on the righteous' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_hear_my_prayers.htm">Can God hear my prayers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_divine_protection_claim.htm">(Ezra 5:5) How can we verify or disprove the claim that a divine power protected the Jewish elders from interference? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">The eyes.</span>--A verse quoted in <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm" title="For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.">1Peter 3:12</a>. (See <span class= "ital">New Testament Commentary</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>This psalm had a deep hold on the national mind. With the expression, "his ears to their cry," we may compare the phrase, "to have a person's ear."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous</span> (comp. <a href="/job/36-7.htm">Job 36:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a>; and see the comment on Psalm 33:18). <span class="cmt_word">And his ears are open unto their cry</span>. The specific statement of ver. 6 is now generalized. What God had done in the case of the psalmist, he will do in all other similar cases. His eyes will be open to his people's needs, and his ears attent unto their prayers (<a href="/2_chronicles/6-40.htm">2 Chronicles 6:40</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/34-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are on</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the righteous,</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and His ears</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אָזְנָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·zə·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are inclined</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to their cry.</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁוְעָתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šaw·‘ā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7775.htm">Strong's 7775: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cry for help</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 34:15 Yahweh's eyes are toward the righteous (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/34-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 34:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/34-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 34:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 34:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>