Psalm 34:18

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

The Lord is ever nigh to them that be of broken sp'rit; To them he safety doth afford that are in heart contrite.

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Those that are broken in their heart, and grieved in their minds, He healeth, and their painful wounds he tenderly up-binds.

God's near to all that call on him, in truth that on him call.

A broken spirit is to God a pleasing sacrifice: A broken and a contrite heart, Lord, thou wilt not despise.

To them that fear him surely near is his salvation; That glory in our land may have her habitation.

But thou art near, Lord; most firm truth all thy commandments are.

To thee, O God, do we give thanks, we do give thanks to thee; Because thy wondrous works declare thy great name near to be.

Th' earth, as affrighted, then did shake, trembling upon it seiz'd: The hills' foundations moved were, because he was displeas'd.

He will accomplish the desire of those that do him fear: He also will deliver them, and he their cry will hear.