King James Bible
KJVThe LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 34:18 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Jehovah is nigh to those that are of a broken heart, and saveth them that are of a contrite spirit. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The LORD is nigh to them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as are of a contrite spirit. | |
World English BibleWEB | Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Near is Jehovah to the broken of heart, And the bruised of spirit He saveth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit. |