Psalms 34:18

34:18 The Lord is near the brokenhearted;

he delivers 1  those who are discouraged. 2 

Psalms 105:4

105:4 Seek the Lord and the strength he gives!

Seek his presence continually!

1 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.

2 tn Heb “the crushed in spirit.”