Keraia
Psalm 34

Psalm 34:18

Taste and See That the LORD Is Good · Psalm 34:1–22
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Translations

Modern
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Traditional
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Literal
Near is YHWH to the broken of heart, and He saves those crushed in spirit.
Latin
Juxta est Dominus iis qui tribulato sunt corde, et humiles spiritu salvabit.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Notes

Psalms 34:18

Those who are brokenhearted have a spirit of deep sorrow for sin and a strong dependence on the Lord. God accepts this humble spirit as a proper sacrifice (Psalm 51:17). The wicked hate people who are brokenhearted (Psalm 109:16). But the Lord heals them and restores them (Psalm 147:3; see Isaiah 57:15; 61:1).

Psalms 34:1–22

This wisdom psalm includes a thanksgiving song of praise (Psalm 34:1–7) that celebrates the Lord for caring for and protecting godly sufferers. It also includes an invitation to wisdom (Psalm 34:8–14) and explains wisdom concerning the Lord’s care for the needy and the suffering of the wicked (Psalm 34:15–22).

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:8–15

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession David Fellowship Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Wisdom Literature

Topics

Abandonment Attachment Be Strong Being Alone Breaking Up Breakups Brokenness Character of the Renewed Heart: Broken, Contrite Come as you Are Deceased Loved Ones Depression Draw Me Close to You Encouragment Frustration Hardship Heart: Renewed: Repentant Heart: Unclassified Scriptures Descriptive of the Seat of the Affections Helping Those Who Hurt Hurting Others Inner Healing Joy in Sufferings Losing a Loved One Loss of a Child Miscarriages Penitent: Promises To People Hurting You Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self Mutilation The Death of a Baby Tiredness Tragedy Unhappiness Verbal Abuse