Psalms 34:18
The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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 hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.
19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
Cross References
2 Kings 20:5“Turn back, and tell Hezekiah the prince of my people, ‘The LORD, the God of David your father, says, “I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day, you will go up to the LORD’s house.
Psalms 18:7Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations also of the mountains quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.
Psalms 75:1We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
Psalms 119:151You are near, LORD. All your commandments are truth.
Psalms 145:19He will fulfil the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Isaiah 55:6Seek the LORD while he may be found. Call on 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 →