17 The righteous (A)cry out, and the Lord hears
And rescues them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord (B)is near to the (C)brokenhearted
And saves those who are [a](D)crushed in spirit.

19 (E)The (F)afflictions of the righteous are many,
But the Lord (G)rescues him from them all.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 34:18 Or contrite

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears(A) them;
    he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close(B) to the brokenhearted(C)
    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

19 The righteous person may have many troubles,(D)
    but the Lord delivers him from them all;(E)

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