Psalm 34:18

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 20:5

“Go back and speak to Hezekiah. He is the ruler of my people. Tell him, ‘The Lord, the God of King David, says, “I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. And I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to my temple.

2 Kings 22:19

“Your heart was tender. You made yourself humble in the eyes of the Lord. You heard what I spoke against this place and its people. I said they would be under a curse. I told them they would be destroyed. You tore your royal robes and wept in front of me. And I have heard you,” announces the Lord.

Psalm 119:151

But Lord, you are near. All your commands are true.

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is ready to help all those who call out to him. He helps those who really mean it when they call out to him.

Psalm 145:19

He satisfies the needs of those who have respect for him. He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 147:3

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

Psalm 18:7

The earth trembled and shook. The base of the mountains rocked back and forth. It trembled because the Lord was angry.

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.

Psalm 75:1

God, we praise you. We praise you because you are near to us. People talk about the wonderful things you have done.

Psalm 85:9

I know he’s ready to save those who have respect for him. Then his glory can be seen in our land.

Isaiah 55:6

Turn to the Lord before it’s too late. Call out to him while he’s still ready to help you.

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.

Isaiah 66:2

Didn’t I make everything by my power? That is how all things were created,” announces the Lord. “The people I value are not proud. They are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They have great respect for what I say.

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you new hearts. I will give you a new spirit that is faithful to me. I will remove your stubborn hearts from you. I will give you hearts that obey me.

Ezekiel 36:31

You will remember your evil ways and the sinful things you have done. You will hate yourselves because you have sinned so much. I also hate your evil practices.

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.