Psalm 3418

Psalm 34:18 is a verse from the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The verse reads: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (New International Version). In Hebrew, this verse is translated as: "קרוב יהוה לנשברי לבב, וישע יושעי רוח נכה" (K'rov Adonai l'nish'b'rei levav, v'y'sha y'sha'ei ruach nicha). The verse is part of a psalm attributed to King David, which is a song of praise and thanksgiving for God's deliverance. The context of Psalm 34 is David's escape from King Achish of Gath, where he feigned madness to avoid capture (1 Samuel 21:10-15). The verse emphasizes God's proximity to those who are suffering emotionally and spiritually, offering comfort and salvation. This theme resonates deeply in both Jewish and Christian traditions, providing solace to those experiencing distress. Translations in other relevant languages include: "El Señor está cerca de los quebrantados de corazón y salva a los de espíritu abatido" in Spanish, "Le Seigneur est proche de ceux qui ont le cœur brisé, il sauve ceux qui ont l'esprit abattu" in French, and "Der Herr ist nahe bei denen, die zerbrochenen Herzens sind, und hilft denen, die zerschlagenem Geistes sind" in German.