¹⁸ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

¹⁸ Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart,
and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

¹⁸ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

¹⁸ The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

¹⁸ If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.