18 The Lord is close(A) to the brokenhearted(B)
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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18 (A)The Lord is near (B)to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as [a]have a contrite spirit.

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  1. Psalm 34:18 are crushed in spirit

18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
he delivers[a] those who are discouraged.[b]

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  1. Psalm 34:18 tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the Lord typically delivers the oppressed and needy.
  2. Psalm 34:18 tn Heb “the crushed in spirit.”