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Psalms 34:18
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a near broken that is practiced in ordinary routines in Psalms 34:18—consider "those" and "who". Practice near broken with time and attention—shape generosity without notice. Wisdom & Worship highlights: Poetry and wisdom teach reverent, honest life before God—through praise, lament, and reflection.

Context

In Psalms (Poetry/Wisdom), developing near broken. Read in Psalms 34, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “those” alongside “who”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Psalms with David and additional composers. In current research on Psalms, Temple hymnal compiled from many collections and voices.. Scholars commonly date Psalms Assembled across monarchic and post‑exilic eras.. Here the thread of wisdom & worship comes into view. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is stable. This acrostic psalm (each verse begins with successive Hebrew letters) resisted corruption because any change would break the alphabetic pattern. The Dead Sea Scrolls don't preserve this exact verse but confirm the psalm's structure. The phrases 'brokenhearted' and 'crushed in spirit' appear consistently. The Septuagint closely follows the Hebrew.