Psalms 34:18

18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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Psalms 34:18 in Other Translations

KJV
18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
ESV
18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
NLT
18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
MSG
18 If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.
CSB
18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.

Psalms 34:18 In-Context

16 but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.
17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
19 The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
20 he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalms 119:151; Psalms 145:18; Isaiah 50:8
  • 2. Psalms 51:17; Psalms 109:16; Psalms 147:3; Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 57:15
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