Psa 34:18 | NET2full | STEP | The Lord is near the brokenhearted ; he delivers those who are discouraged .

‏ Psalms 34:18

18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
he delivers ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form highlights the generalizing statement and draws attention to the fact that the Lord typically delivers the oppressed and needy.} those who are discouraged. ^{▼▼tn Heb “the crushed in spirit.”}