Psalm 34:18
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Cross-references
Psalm 51:17 describes a broken and contrite heart as acceptable to God, directly matching the condition of the brokenhearted in Psalm 34:18.
Psalm 119:151 directly states 'You are near, O LORD,' affirming God's nearness as a constant truth, though not limited to the brokenhearted.
Psalm 145:18 expands God's nearness to all who call on Him in truth, closely paralleling the promise to the brokenhearted.
Psalm 147:3 specifies that God heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds, showing the active care behind His nearness.
Psalm 109:16 describes the wicked pursuing the brokenhearted, contrasting with Psalm 34:18 where God is near to save them.
Psalm 85:9 says salvation is near to those who fear God, paralleling God's nearness but with a different focus.
In 2 Kings 22:19, God responds to Josiah's humble, tender heart, illustrating Psalm 34:18's promise that God is near to the brokenhearted.
In Luke 4:18, Jesus reads Isaiah 61:1, which echoes Psalm 34:18's promise to the brokenhearted, now fulfilled in his ministry.
Isaiah 57:15 echoes Psalm 34:18, stating that God dwells with the contrite and lowly to revive their spirit.
Isaiah 61:1 expands on God's care for the brokenhearted, describing the Messiah's mission to bind up their wounds.
Isaiah 66:2 says God looks to the humble and contrite in spirit, matching Psalm 34:18's focus on the brokenhearted.
2 Chronicles 34:27 repeats the account of Josiah's humble heart, illustrating God's nearness to the brokenhearted as in Psalm 34:18.
Matthew 5:3 blesses the poor in spirit — the same humble disposition that God draws near to in Psalm 34:18.
Joel 2:13 calls for rending the heart in repentance — the same contrite spirit that God is near to.
Jeremiah 44:10 describes those who refuse to humble themselves — opposite of the brokenhearted whom God draws near.
Isaiah 55:6 urges seeking God while He is near, implying the same availability of God's presence that Psalm 34:18 promises.
Proverbs 16:19 values humility over pride — aligning with God's nearness to the brokenhearted in Psalm 34:18.