Psalms 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
King James Version
In Context
17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Cross References
2 Kings 20:5Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain 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 18:7Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
Psalms 75:1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
Psalms 119:151Thou art near, 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 →