Psalms 34:18
(34-19) The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, and saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
In Context
17(34-18) They cried, and the LORD heard, and delivered them out of all their troubles.
19(34-20) Many are the ills of the righteous, but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Cross References
2 Kings 20:5'Return, and say to Hezekiah the prince of My people: Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father: I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears; behold, I will heal thee; on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
Psalms 18:7(18-8) Then the earth did shake and quake, the foundations also of the mountains did tremble; they were shaken, because He was wroth.
Psalms 75:1(75-1) For the Leader; Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. (75-2) We give thanks unto Thee, O God, we give thanks, and Thy name is near; men tell of Thy wondrous works.
Psalms 119:151Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all Thy commandments are truth.
Psalms 145:19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him; He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Isaiah 55:6Seek ye the LORD while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:12-22
An Exhortation to Fear God; The Privileges of the Righteous. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord . 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of… Read the whole commentary →