Psalm 34:18

New English Translation

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

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.
Psalm 34:18 tn Heb “the crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 34:18

New International Version

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

¹⁸The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

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