Psalm 34:18

God's Word

The Lord is near to those whose hearts are humble. He saves those whose spirits are crushed.

Cross References

2 Kings 20:5

“Go back and say to Hezekiah, leader of my people, ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I’ve heard your prayer. I’ve seen your tears. Now I’m going to heal you. The day after tomorrow you will go to the Lord’s temple.

2 Kings 22:19

You had a change of heart and humbled yourself in front of the Lord when you heard my words against this place and those who live here. I had said that those who live here will be destroyed and cursed. You also tore your clothes ⌞in distress⌟ and cried in front of me. So I will listen ⌞to you⌟, declares the Lord.

Psalm 119:151

You are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are reliable.

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is near to everyone who prays to him, to every faithful person who prays to him.

Psalm 145:19

He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them.

Psalm 147:3

He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.

Psalm 18:7

Then the earth shook and quaked. Even the foundations of the mountains trembled. They shook violently because he was angry.

Psalm 51:17

The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful heart.

Psalm 75:1

We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks. You are present, and your miracles confirm that.

Psalm 85:9

Indeed, his salvation is near those who fear him, and ⌞his⌟ glory will remain in our land.

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Almighty Lord is with me because the Lord has anointed me to deliver good news to humble people. He has sent me to heal those who are brokenhearted, to announce that captives will be set free and prisoners will be released.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made all these things. “That is why all these things have come into being,” declares the Lord. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry ⌞for their sins⌟ and who tremble at my word.

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts.

Ezekiel 36:31

Then you will remember your evil ways and the bad things that you did, and you will hate yourselves for all these wicked and disgusting things.

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is with me. He has anointed me to tell the Good News to the poor. He has sent me to announce forgiveness to the prisoners of sin and the restoring of sight to the blind, to forgive those who have been shattered by sin,