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Psalm 34:18–22

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18The Lord is near the brokenhearted;

He saves those crushed in spirit. w

19Many adversities come to the one who is righteous,

but the Lord delivers him from them all. x

20He protects all his bones;

not one of them is broken. y

21Evil brings death to the wicked,

and those who hate the righteous will be punished. z

22The Lord redeems the life of His servants,

and all who take refuge in Him will not be punished. a

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Psalm 34:18: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Cross references

  1. w34:18 Ps 51:17; 147:3; Is 61:1
  2. x34:19 Ps 71:20; 2Tm 3:11–12
  3. y34:20 Jn 19:33, 36
  4. z34:21 Ps 94:23; 140:11; Pr 24:16
  5. a34:22 Ps 37:40; Rm 8:33–34

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

and saves the crushed in spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous,

but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

He keeps all his bones;

not one of them is broken.

Affliction will slay the wicked,

and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.

The Lord redeems the life of his servants;

none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

The righteous person may have many troubles,

but the Lord delivers him from them all;

he protects all his bones,

not one of them will be broken.

Evil will slay the wicked;

the foes of the righteous will be condemned.

The Lord will rescue his servants;

no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The Lord is near the brokenhearted;

he saves those crushed in spirit.

One who is righteous has many adversities,

but the Lord rescues him from them all.

He protects all his bones;

not one of them is broken.

Evil brings death to the wicked,

and those who hate the righteous will be punished.

The Lord redeems the life of his servants,

and all who take refuge in him will not be punished.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;

he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

The righteous person faces many troubles,

but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.

For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous;

not one of them is broken!

Calamity will surely destroy the wicked,

and those who hate the righteous will be punished.

But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.

No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Yahweh is near to those who are heartbroken

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Many are the distresses of the righteous,

but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.

He protects all his bones;

not one of them is broken.

Evil will slay the wicked,

and those who hate the righteous will incur guilt.

Yahweh redeems the life of his servants,

and none who take refuge in him will incur guilt.

KJV 1900King James Version

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous:

But the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

He keepeth all his bones:

Not one of them is broken.

Evil shall slay the wicked:

And they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants:

And none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.