Psalms 34:18
The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
Noyes Bible
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
17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, And delivereth them from all their troubles.
19Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But the LORD delivereth him from them all.
Cross References
Psalms 18:7Then the earth quaked and trembled; The foundations of the mountains rocked and were shaken, Because his wrath was kindled.
Psalms 75:1“For the leader of the music. To the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of Asaph.” We give thanks to thee, O God! we give thanks to thee, and near is thy name; Men shall declare thy wondrous deeds!
Psalms 119:151Yet thou art near, O LORD! And all thy commandments are truth!
Psalms 145:19He fulfilleth the desire of them that fear him; He heareth their cry, and saveth them.
Isaiah 55:6Seek ye Jehovah, while he may be found; Call 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 →