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Psalm 22:2-5
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent…

Psalm 34:6
This poor man cried, and the LORD heardhim, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalm 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

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Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

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Psalm 2:6
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

Psalm 43:3
O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Psalm 99:9
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our Godis holy.

and He answers me
This assurance of divine response highlights God's faithfulness and willingness to engage with His people. The certainty of God's answer is a recurring theme in Scripture, reinforcing the idea that God is not distant or indifferent. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to hear and respond to His people's prayers, as seen in2 Chronicles 7:14. It also prefigures the New Testament teaching that God hears the prayers of believers through Jesus Christ (John 14:13-14).

from His holy mountain
The "holy mountain" refers to Mount Zion, the location of the Temple in Jerusalem, which was considered the dwelling place of God among His people. This geographical reference underscores the centrality of Jerusalem in Israel's worship and the belief that God's presence was uniquely manifest there. The mountain symbolizes God's sovereignty and holiness, and it is a place of divine revelation and blessing. This imagery is echoed inHebrews 12:22, where believers are said to come to the "heavenly Jerusalem."

Selah
The term "Selah" is often understood as a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the truth and significance of God's responsiveness and presence. While its exact meaning is debated, it consistently appears in the Psalms to encourage contemplation and deeper understanding of the text.

• David directs his plea to the covenant-keeping God, not to human allies.Psalm 34:17 echoes this focus: “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears.”

• By looking upward first, the psalmist models whatPhilippians 4:6 urges—take every concern to God.

• This personal address reminds us of1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

• David doesn’t mutter polite words; he cries out.Psalm 55:17 shows a similar pattern: “Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.”

• God invites honest volume.Hebrews 5:7 records Jesus offering “prayers and petitions with loud cries.”

• When fear or opposition rises, vocal prayer reinforces dependence and drowns out doubt.

• The verb is present; David expects God’s response.Jeremiah 33:3 reinforces this certainty: “Call to Me and I will answer you.”

•Psalm 34:4 testifies, “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”

• Answer may come through peace (Philippians 4:7), intervention (Exodus 14:13–14), or guidance (James 1:5), but God’s reply is never in doubt.

• “Holy mountain” points to Zion, the site of the ark (Psalm 2:6). Though David is fleeing Jerusalem (2 Samuel 15), God’s throne remains secure.

•Psalm 15:1 asks, “LORD, who may dwell in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain?” The answer: those in covenant with Him, like David.

•Hebrews 12:22 draws the line forward: believers have come “to Mount Zion… the city of the living God,” guaranteeing heavenly help even when earthly circumstances wobble.

• This musical pause invites reflection. After rehearsing his cry and God’s answer, David—and every reader—rests in assurance.

• Similar pauses inPsalm 46:7,11 bracket the refrain “The LORD of Hosts is with us,” underscoring trust birthed by contemplation.

David models raw, vocal dependence on the Lord, confident that heaven hears even when earth feels hostile. Because God’s throne is unshakable, every believer can cry out, expect an answer, and rest in the pause of faith.