17 The righteous (A)cry out, and the Lord hears
And rescues them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord (B)is near to the (C)brokenhearted
And saves those who are [a](D)crushed in spirit.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 34:18 Or contrite

17 The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
    He rescues them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
    he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

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17 When the upright need help and cry to the Eternal, He hears their cries
    and rescues them from all of their troubles.
18 When someone is hurting or brokenhearted, the Eternal moves in close
    and revives him in his pain.

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17 Claman los justos, y el Señor los oye
Y los libra de todas sus angustias(A).
18 Cercano está el Señor(B) a los quebrantados de corazón(C),
Y salva a los abatidos de espíritu(D).

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