Psalms 34:18
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 34 connects to 10 cross-references. An alphabetic acrostic attributed to David when he feigned madness before Abimelech. The psalm testifies to God's deliverance from all fears and describes the angel of the Lord encamping around those who fear him. It concludes with wisdom teaching on …
Other Translations
Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
Near <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah to the broken of heart, And the bruised of spirit He saveth.
The Lord is near the broken-hearted; he is the saviour of those whose spirits are crushed down.
Cross References
Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord, when thou heardest what I spake against …
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near …
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high …
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto …