What does Psalm 34:18 mean?

Psalm 34:18 highlights themes such as comfort, brokenness, salvation when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 34:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

16The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

20He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

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Matthew 11:28
Both verses invite the weary and broken to find comfort in God.
Isaiah 61:1
This verse prophesies the Messiah's mission to heal the brokenhearted.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Both verses emphasize God's comfort to those in distress.