He waits in ambush near the villages;
he kills the innocent in secret places.
His eyes are on the lookout for the helpless;

Do not be far from me, because distress is near
and there is no one to help.

Do not be like a horse or mule,
without understanding,
that must be controlled with bit and bridle
or else it will not come near you.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
He saves those crushed in spirit.

Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near me
or the hand of the wicked one drive me away.

How happy is the one You choose
and bring near to live in Your courts!
We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house,
the holiness of Your temple.

Draw near to me and redeem me;
ransom me because of my enemies.

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song.We give thanks to You, God;
we give thanks to You, for Your name is near.
People tell about Your wonderful works.

Even a sparrow finds a home,
and a swallow, a nest for herself
where she places her young—
near Your altars, Lord of Hosts,
my King and my God.

His salvation is very near those who fear Him,
so that glory may dwell in our land.

For I have had enough troubles,
and my life is near Sheol.

From my youth,
I have been afflicted and near death.
I suffer Your horrors; I am desperate.

no harm will come to you;
no plague will come near your tent.

They loathed all food
and came near the gates of death.

Those who pursue evil plans come near;
they are far from Your instruction.

You are near, Lord,
and all Your commands are true.

The Lord is near all who call out to Him,
all who call out to Him with integrity.