Psalms 34:18
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.
Updated King James Version
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 20:5Return, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father, I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears: behold, I will heal you: on the third day you shall 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 angry.
Psalms 75:1Unto you, O God, do we give thanks, unto you do we give thanks: for that your name is near your wondrous works declare.
Psalms 119:151You are near, O LORD; and all your commandments are truth.
Psalms 145:19He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Isaiah 55:6Seek all of you the LORD while he may be found, call all of you 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 →