¹⁸ The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
He saves those crushed in spirit.^(A)

¹⁸ The Lord is near all who call out to Him,
all who call out to Him with integrity.^(A)

⁸ The One who vindicates Me is near;^(A)
who will contend with Me?
Let us confront each other.^[a]
Who has a case against Me?^[b]
Let him come near Me!