¹⁵¹ You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.

¹⁸ The Lord is near all those who give honour to his name; even to all who give honour to him with true hearts.

¹⁴² Your righteousness is an unchanging righteousness, and your law is certain.

⁷ For what great nation has a god so near to them as the Lord our God is, whenever we are turned to him in prayer?

¹⁸ The Lord is near the broken-hearted; he is the saviour of those whose spirits are crushed down.

¹ <To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah; put to Alamoth. A Song.> God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.

¹ <To the chief music-maker; put to Al-tashheth. A Psalm. Of Asaph. A Song.> To you, O God, we give praise, to you we give praise: and those who give honour to your name make clear your works of power.

¹³⁸ You have given your unchanging word in righteousness, and it is for ever.

² You have knowledge when I am seated and when I get up, you see my thoughts from far away.

²³ See, the virgin will be with child, and will give birth to a son, and they will give him the name Immanuel, that is, God with us.