Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 34Meaning
The LORD is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit; divine nearness dignifies profound pain and can coexist with therapy, medicine, crisis help, and patient recovery.
The LORD sees, hears, and draws near
Verses 15–18 contrast divine opposition to evil with attentive hearing and nearness to the brokenhearted and crushed in spirit.
Read carefully
The LORD is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit; divine nearness dignifies profound pain and can coexist with therapy, medicine, crisis help, and patient recovery.
Reflection
The LORD is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit; divine nearness dignifies profound pain and can coexist with therapy, medicine, crisis help, and patient recovery.