Psalm 147:3

New International Reader's Version

He heals those who have broken hearts. He takes care of their wounds.

Cross References

Job 5:18

He wounds. But he also bandages up those he wounds. He harms. But his hands also heal those he harms.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close to those whose hearts have been broken. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed.

Psalm 34:19

The person who does what is right may have many troubles. But the Lord saves him from all of them.

Psalm 51:17

The greatest sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. God, you will gladly accept a heart that is broken because of sadness over sin.

Isaiah 57:15

The God who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from their sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to them. I give it to anyone who turns away from their sins.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord and King is on me. The Lord has anointed me to announce good news to poor people. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts have been broken. He has sent me to announce freedom for those who have been captured. He wants me to set prisoners free from their dark cells.

Jeremiah 33:6

“But now I will bring health and healing to Jerusalem. I will heal my people. I will let them enjoy great peace and security.

Ezekiel 34:16

“I will search for the lost. I will bring back those who have wandered away. I will bandage the ones who are hurt. I will make the weak ones stronger. But I will destroy those who are fat and strong. I will take good care of my sheep. I will treat them fairly.”

Malachi 4:2

But here is what will happen for you who have respect for me. The sun that brings life will rise. Its rays will bring healing to my people. You will go out and leap for joy like calves that have just been fed.

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has anointed me to announce the good news to poor people. He has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners. He has sent me so that the blind will see again. He wants me to set free those who are treated badly.