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
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.
What this verse means
God is described as especially near to people whose hearts are breaking.
A short prayer
Lord, my heart is heavy. Come near, as You promised, and hold what I cannot.
Read in context — Psalms 34
16The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
17The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
18The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
20He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Related verses
“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”Deuteronomy 31:8
“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”Genesis 28:15
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”Genesis 50:20
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”Hebrews 13:5
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”Isaiah 41:13
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